Prince William Rebuked Request to Change Catherine to Katherine Over 3 Royal C's
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Updated · Fox News · Aug 10
Prince William Rebuked Request to Change Catherine to Katherine Over 3 Royal C's
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 10
Summary
A new royal biography says William called it “insulting” when Charles and Camilla suggested Catherine change her formal name’s spelling to Katherine after joining the family.
The request was reportedly driven by branding concerns: Charles and Camilla already used crowned interlocking C monograms and worried a third royal cypher with a C was too much.
Christopher Andersen said Catherine preferred the name her parents gave her and did not hold a grudge, while William had long defended her—from the 2012 French topless-photo case to limiting royal duties around family life.
Kensington Palace declined to comment on the book, and outside royal commentators quoted by Fox called the reported idea a “nonstarter” that underscored how seriously the monarchy treats image and symbols.