US EditionBBC apologizes to Kate Middleton after name mix-up
The BBC admitted errors after repeatedly using the Princess's maiden name during live Armistice Day coverage, prompting complaints and a formal apology from the broadcaster.
- The BBC issued a rare public apology to the Princess of Wales for referring to her as Kate Middleton during live coverage of Britain's Armistice Day commemorations.
- The backlash over the BBC's reference to Princess Kate as Kate Middleton also came at an awkward time, as the broadcaster faced a public debate surrounding impartiality following an edit of President Trump's remarks.
- Kensington Palace uses 'The Princess of Wales' or 'Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales' in official communications, but never 'Kate' and rarely 'Catherine, Princess of Wales', while 'Kate Middleton' remains the most common search term.
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BBC apologizes to Princess of Wales over title error
By Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN (CNN) — The BBC has apologized to Catherine, Princess of Wales for referring to her as “Kate Middleton” during the British broadcaster’s recent coverage of Armistice Day. News presenter and correspondent Rajini Vaidyanathan repeatedly referred to the popular 43-year-old royal by her maiden name last week, sparking complaints from viewers watching the Remembrance coverage. “During our coverage of memorials to commemo…
BBC apologizes to Princess of Wales over title error
By Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN (CNN) — The BBC has apologized to Catherine, Princess of Wales for referring to her as “Kate Middleton” during the British broadcaster’s recent coverage of Armistice Day. News presenter and correspondent Rajini Vaidyanathan repeatedly referred to the popular 43-year-old royal by her maiden name last week, sparking complaints from viewers watching the Remembrance coverage. “During our coverage of memorials to commemo…
The BBC has issued an apology after addressing the Princess of Wales by her maiden name.
A rare public apology makes a stir: The BBC asked Princess Kate for forgiveness for a name-panne.
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