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British Royal Family naming protocols for Catherine

Overview

Reports have emerged regarding efforts by the British Royal Family to manage the formal naming and branding of Catherine, Princess of Wales.

Following Prince William’s 2010 engagement, Buckingham Palace reportedly issued a confidential directive to the media to cease using the nickname ‘Kate’ and instead use her formal name, ‘Catherine’, to align with royal protocol.

More recent claims from a biography by Christopher Andersen suggest that King Charles III and Queen Camilla requested a change in the spelling of her name from ‘Catherine’ to ‘Katherine’. The request was allegedly made to avoid having a third royal cypher featuring the letter ‘C’, which was viewed as ‘overkill’. This proposal reportedly caused tension, with Prince William described as being ‘fuming’ and calling the suggestion ‘insulting’. The request was ultimately rejected, and the Princess retained her original spelling.

Entities

Prince William · King Charles III · Catherine, Princess of Wales · Prince William, Duke of Cambridge · Buckingham Palace

Timeline

14 days ago

[CULTURE] 3 sources
King Charles III allegedly requested name change for Catherine
A new book by Christopher Andersen claims King Charles III and Queen Camilla requested Catherine, Princess of Wales, change her name's spelling to avoid having too many ‘C’ monograms.
20 days ago

[CULTURE] 17 sources
Palace Secretly Ordered Media to Use “Catherine” After 2010 Engagement
Buckingham Palace secretly told journalists to drop “Kate” and use “Catherine” after Prince William’s 2010 engagement, according to royal correspondent Simon Vigar.

Sources

fehmarn24.de · gala.de · hna.de · kurier.at · kurierverlag.de · leinetal24.de · mandatory.com · media.merkur.de · merkur-online.de · metropoles.com · muenchner-merkur.de · nowtolove.com.au · op-online.de · promipool.de · realitytea.com · revistaepoca.globo.com · tz.de · vogue.de · www1.pluska.sk