BBC apologises for calling Kate Middleton ‘Kate Middleton’

"Get it right."

Viewers complained after the British national broadcaster failed to use the title Catherine, Princess of Wales, during a live broadcast on Armistice Day.

The BBC’s statement read: "During our coverage of memorials to commemorate Armistice Day, we mistakenly referred to Catherine, Princess of Wales, as Kate Middleton; these were errors during hours of live broadcasting for which we apologise. Throughout our Armistice Day coverage more broadly, we referred to Catherine by her correct title."

The use of the word "errors" in their statement suggests that the BBC repeatedly referred to the Princess of Wales as Kate Middleton throughout the broadcast.

Presenter Rajini Vaidyanathan was anchoring the coverage.

Jim Shannon, member of Parliament for Strangford, Northern Ireland, said: "A reminder to @BBCNews to educate its broadcasters that the Princess of Wales has not been 'Kate Middleton' since 2011. Her correct title is Catherine, Princess of Wales. Get it right."

On Armistice Day last Tuesday, the Princess of Wales attended the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire, where the Last Post signalled the start of a national two-minute silence.

In a video message, Kate said: "When we remember, we connect with service in a personal way. We learn from the courage of others, and we carry their stories forward, so they are not forgotten.

"It’s not just about the past – it’s about shaping who we become in the future. Remembrance teaches us empathy, resilience, and responsibility. And when we wear a red poppy or take a moment of silence, we are saying, ‘Thank you. We have not forgotten, and we will not forget'."