# Prince William fumed after Charles, Camilla asked Kate to change name

2026-08-10T21:50:23+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk

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A new biography claims Prince William was furious when King Charles III and Queen Camilla suggested Kate Middleton change the spelling of her first name from Catherine to Katherine. Author Christopher Andersen writes that the couple worried a third royal cypher beginning with C would be "overkill." William reportedly called the request "insulting" to Kate and her family, and refused on her behalf. Kate prefers Catherine and was not upset with Charles, the book says. No official confirmation has come from the palace.

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- livemint.com <https://www.livemint.com/news/world/william-insulted-after-charles-and-camilla-reportedly-asked-kate-to-change-her-name-from-catherine-report-11786378512139.html>

Tags: Kate Middleton, King Charles III, name change, Prince William, Queen Camilla, royal family
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