The BBC has come under fire after referring to the Princess of Wales by her maiden name during coverage of her Remembrance Day appearance.

On Tuesday, Kate, 43, attended the service at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire to mark Armistice Day. Dressed in an elegant all-black military-style coat with a wide-brimmed hat, she led the solemn ceremony, laying a wreath in memory of those who lost their lives in conflict. The Princess joined veterans, military families, and senior officials in honouring the fallen.

However, eagle-eyed viewers noticed what they described as a glaring error in the BBC’s broadcast. During segments of the coverage, the network’s presenter referred to the royal as “Kate Middleton” instead of her official title, Catherine, Princess of Wales.

The apparent slip prompted a wave of complaints online. Frustrated royal fans took to X to voice their displeasure, accusing the broadcaster of showing “disrespect” to the Princess.

“Can’t believe the appalling coverage on BBC. The Princess of Wales being referred to as Kate Middleton!” one viewer fumed. Another added: “Can somebody have a word in the ear of your reporter at the National Memorial Arboretum? She should not be referring to the Princess of Wales as ‘Kate Middleton’!”