Royal Title Apology
Kylie Kelce Apologizes on Her Podcast After Using Outdated Title for Kate Middleton
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Kelce said the invitation was prompted by a recent royal engagement where Kate took part in a stick-and-ball sport. She acknowledged Kate was actually playing shinty, a Scottish sport, but joked she was counting it as a field-hockey win because of Kate’s field-hockey background.
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Kelce said she would want to ask the Princess of Wales about more than sport and motherhood, also praising her as an “incredible woman” and mentioning that she had battled cancer.
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One article explained the etiquette behind the correction: under traditional royal styling, “Princess” is not placed directly before the first name of a woman who married into the royal family; that form is generally reserved for women born into the royal family.
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Kelce also joked that she might have to clean up her “famously colorful language” if the Princess of Wales accepted the invitation.
Kylie Kelce apologized on her podcast after using an outdated title to invite Kate Middleton as a guest. On her show Not Gonna Lie, Kelce had called her Princess Kate, Duchess of Cambridge — a styling error that violated British royal etiquette. She pledged to use Princess Catherine or the Princess of Wales going forward.
The 34-year-old podcast host said she didn't know the wording could be offensive and promised to fix it immediately. Kelce made the invitation after watching Kate play shinty, a Scottish sport, during a royal engagement in September. She joked that because of Kate's field hockey background, she was counting it as a field-hockey win.
Why 'Princess Kate' Breaks Royal Naming Rules
Under British royal etiquette, Princess followed by a first name is reserved only for women born into the royal family. Kate married into the family, so she uses her title from her spouse instead. The correct forms are Catherine, Princess of Wales or Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales.
Kate has held the title Princess of Wales since King Charles III became king in September 2022. Before that, she was the Duchess of Cambridge. Using either outdated or incorrectly formatted titles can be considered disrespectful in formal royal circles.
Kelce's Swift Apology and Renewed Invitation
I love learning, so I was unaware that calling Princess Catherine 'Princess Kate' was offensive, Kelce said on the follow-up episode. She emphasized she did not mean disrespect and would correct the mistake starting now. Podcast listeners flagged the styling error after the original episode aired.
Despite acknowledging the mistake, Kelce still wants Kate as a guest. She praised her as an incredible woman and noted shared interests: motherhood, field hockey, and resilience through hardship. Kelce also joked she might clean up her famously colorful language if the royal accepted.
The Unlikely Path to a Royal Podcast Appearance
Kylie's husband Jason Kelce, a retired NFL star, already has a connection to the royal family. Prince William appeared on the Kelce brothers' New Heights podcast in July 2024. That rapport between Jason and William could theoretically open doors for other family members.
Still, Kelce acknowledged the invitation will probably go nowhere. Kate's packed official schedule and ongoing health recovery make a casual podcast appearance unlikely. The moment highlights the culture clash between American sports media's informality and British royal protocol.
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