Princess Kate made a solemn appearance at the Armistice Day Service of Remembrance at the National Memorial Arboretum this morning – but the moment was overshadowed for many viewers when the BBC referred to her as “Kate Middleton” during its live broadcast. The Princess of Wales, 43, stepped out in a commanding all-black ensemble, wearing a sharply tailored military-style coat and a dramatic wide-brimmed hat, a look that balanced elegance with the ceremony’s gravity.
But as she joined veterans, military families, and senior officials in honouring the fallen, royal fans watching from home erupted online, branding the stunt disrespectful. Social media was quick to light up with frustration, with viewers insisting that more than a decade after her wedding, and two years into her role as Princess of Wales the BBC should “know better”.
Some fans argued that using her maiden name diminished the dignity of the moment, especially given the gravity of the ceremony.
Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, One person wrote: “Who is the moron calling the Princess of Wales “Kate Middleton” on BBC News?”
Another said: “Am I missing something? Is the BBC now not just left wing but also republican? “Kate Middleton” ?? ??? How bl**y disrespectful. This woman keeps on calling her Kate Middleton. FFS!”
A third chimed in, “Can somebody have a word in the ear of your reporter at the National Memorial Arboretum – she should not be referring to the Princess of Wales as ‘Kate Middleton’!!”
While a fourth shared, “How dare the #BBC once again be disrespectful to Kathryn Princes of Wales at the wreath laying (broadcasting now). Several times the woman presenter used her maiden name. I am fuming!!! I would name and shame if I knew who she is.”
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