Kate Middleton issued ‘request to spell name differently due to clash’ with Charles and Camilla

As Princess of Wales, she is one of the most recognsiable women in the world and known to most as Kate. But her real name is something very different, with Kate just a nickname.

Kate Middleton issued ‘request to spell name differently due to clash’ with Charles and Camilla

In fact, the princess’s real name is Catherine, which is how nearly all members of the Royal Family, including her husband Prince William, refer to her as. But it seems her real name once appeared to cause a clash with her father-in-law King Charles and his wife Queen Camilla – and according to Prince Harry, there was even a suggestion by the pair that she should change her moniker’s spelling.

According to Harry in his bombshell memoir Spare, the now King and Queen wanted Kate to spell her real name Catherine with a K instead of a C. Harry explained that this was because there were already two royal cyphers with the letter C in them – and they didn’t want them to be another.

Writing in Spare, he said: “There were already two royal cyphers with a C and a crown above: Charles and Camilla. It would be too confusing to have another. Make it Katherine with a K, they suggested. I wondered now what came of that suggestion. “Recalling the moment he and William learned of the proposal, Harry added: “I turned to Willy, gave him a look that said ‘You listening to this?’ His face was blank.”

Kate Middleton issued ‘request to spell name differently due to clash’ with Charles and Camilla
According to Prince Harry, when Kate Middleton joined the Royal Family as the wife of Prince William, King Charles and Queen Camilla had concerns over the spelling of her real name – and urged her to change it

Kate Middleton with King Charles and Queen Camilla
Kate Middleton with King Charles and Queen Camilla (Image: PA)

As Princess of Wales, she is one of the most recognsiable women in the world and known to most as Kate. But her real name is something very different, with Kate just a nickname.

In fact, the princess’s real name is Catherine, which is how nearly all members of the Royal Family, including her husband Prince William, refer to her as. But it seems her real name once appeared to cause a clash with her father-in-law King Charles and his wife Queen Camilla – and according to Prince Harry, there was even a suggestion by the pair that she should change her moniker’s spelling.

According to Harry in his bombshell memoir Spare, the now King and Queen wanted Kate to spell her real name Catherine with a K instead of a C. Harry explained that this was because there were already two royal cyphers with the letter C in them – and they didn’t want them to be another.

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Kate alongside King Charles and Queen Camilla
Kate alongside King Charles and Queen Camilla ( Image: PA)
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Writing in Spare, he said: “There were already two royal cyphers with a C and a crown above: Charles and Camilla. It would be too confusing to have another. Make it Katherine with a K, they suggested. I wondered now what came of that suggestion. “Recalling the moment he and William learned of the proposal, Harry added: “I turned to Willy, gave him a look that said ‘You listening to this?’ His face was blank.”

However, the request didn’t end up being fulfilled – and in face, Kate is said to enjoy a warm relationship with both Charles and Camilla, with the couple realising the powerful impact she can have on the monarchy. Princess Kate made a rare public appearance this weekend when she attended the men’s final at Wimbledon with daughter, Princess Charlotte.

She was greeted with cheers and a standing ovation when she took to her seat. It is only the second time the future Queen has attended a public event since her bombshell cancer announcement. Her sister, Pippa, was also with the royal mother and daughter and Kate was seen chatting happily to celebs and sports stars