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The BBC has issued a formal apology to Catherine, Princess of Wales, after mistakenly referring to her as “Kate Middleton” during its live coverage of Armistice Day events last week.
News presenter Rajini Vaidyanathan repeatedly used the Princess’ maiden name while reporting on the Remembrance Day commemorations, prompting complaints from viewers.
In an official statement, the BBC said:
“During our coverage of memorials to mark Armistice Day, we mistakenly referred to Catherine, Princess of Wales, as Kate Middleton; these were errors made during hours of live broadcasting, for which we apologize.”
The statement added that throughout the broader Armistice Day coverage, the Princess was referred to by her correct royal title.
Armistice Day, also known as Remembrance Day, marks the end of World War I and honors those who have lost their lives in conflict.
On November 11, the Princess of Wales made her first appearance at the Armistice Day Service of Remembrance at the National Memorial Arboretum, where she led the nation in a two-minute silence and laid a wreath on behalf of the royal family.
BBC Faces Additional Pressure Over Donald Trump Documentary Controversy
The apology to Princess Catherine comes as the BBC faces a separate and escalating controversy involving former U.S. President Donald Trump.
Last week, the broadcaster apologized to Trump over a misleadingly edited video clip used in its October 2024 documentary “Trump: A Second Chance?” The BBC stated that it “sincerely regrets the manner in which the video clip was edited.”
However, the broadcaster rejected allegations of defamation made by Trump’s legal team and refused to pay any compensation.
The controversy has thrown the BBC into one of its most significant crises in years, leading to the resignations of Director General Tim Davie and Head of News Deborah Turness.
Trump, speaking to reporters, said he still intends to sue the BBC for between $1 billion and $5 billion, despite the apology.
“I think I have to do it,” Trump said. “They’ve already admitted they cheated… They cheated, they changed the words coming out of my mouth.”
