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JUST IN :Prince William Is Supposedly Enraged About Harry & Meghan’s Kate Middleton Address More Details
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Prince William is allegedly angry with his brother, Prince Harry, and sister-in-law, Meghan Markle, for their public references to Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, in a development that might widen the divide within the British royal family. After Harry and Meghan’s 2018 wedding, tensions have apparently been building, and in 2024 they seem to have reached a breaking point over the touchy subject of referring to Kate by her colloquial nickname rather than her official title, “Catherine.”
After Princess Catherine, then known as Kate Middleton, disclosed her cancer diagnosis in March, debate sprang out. In response, a statement provided to CBS News by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex wished their family well, saying, “We wish health and healing for Kate and the family and hope they are able to do so privately and in peace.”
Though meant as a kind gesture, the message apparently didn’t sit well with Prince William. The Daily Beast cited a source that said the Prince of Wales considered the usage of “Kate” rather than “Catherine” to be “an entirely unnecessary and deliberate irritation.” It is thought that this particular detail had a role in William and Catherine’s choice to ignore the communication from the Sussexes.
The public’s continued familiarity with the moniker “Kate Middleton” from earlier years has contributed to its continued use in American media. But in the UK and in her private life, she goes as “Catherine.” A friend of Prince William clarified that, despite the issue’s seeming insignificance, using the name “Kate” instead of “Catherine” “pushes his buttons” somewhat.
An further insider expressed disapproval towards Harry and Meghan, citing their alleged insensitivity during a trying moment for the royal family. The insider said, “It’s not like it’s the cause of all the problems, but calling someone you don’t like on purpose is just bloody rude.” They went on to say that calling the Princess of Wales by her chosen name, Catherine, would be a polite beginning step if the Sussexes were sincere in mending their tense relationship with the royal family.
Deeper divisions within the royal family seem to be reflected in the issue around Catherine’s name. Prince Harry said in his memoir Spare from 2023 that his father, King Charles III, had requested the name “Katherine” in order to prevent confusion with the royal seals of “Charles” and “Camilla.” This story highlights the intricate and occasionally tense connections inside the royal family, where a name’s use may have a big emotional impact.
As the royal family navigates this next chapter in their long story, the public will be intently observing how these interactions develop.