Kylie Kelce apologises for calling Catherine, Princess of Wales, "Princess Kate"
On her "Not Gonna Lie" podcast, Kylie Kelce apologised for calling the Princess of Wales "Princess Kate" when she invited her on the show. She said she hadn't known the name was considered offensive.
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The story, neutrally told
Kylie Kelce apologised on the 1 October episode of her podcast "Not Gonna Lie" for how she referred to Catherine, Princess of Wales, on an earlier episode. VarietyLC “Kelce apologized for the error on Thursday’s episode of the show.” Read at Variety ↗ Hindustan TimesN “addressed the naming mistake on her October 1 episode” Read at Hindustan Times ↗ On the 24 September episode, Kelce invited the princess to be a guest, addressing her as "Princess Kate, Duchess of Cambridge" and mentioning shared interests in field hockey and children. VarietyLC “Kelce had issued an open invitation to the princess to be a guest on the show, but called her “Princess Kate, Duchess of Cambridge.”” Read at Variety ↗ Hindustan TimesN “if you ever wanted to come on and chitchat about some field hockey and maybe kids.” Read at Hindustan Times ↗ She also referred to their husbands having talked on "the other podcast", which Hindustan Times, citing People, says meant Prince William's July appearance on "New Heights", hosted by Jason and Travis Kelce. Hindustan TimesN “This was a reference to Prince William's July appearance on New Heights, the podcast of her husband Jason Kelce and his brother Travis Kelce.” Read at Hindustan Times ↗
In the apology Kelce said she had been unaware that calling the princess "Princess Kate" was offensive, and that she wanted to refer to people "in the most respectful way and how they feel respected". VarietyLC “I was unaware that calling Princess Catherine ‘Princess Kate’ was offensive,” Kelce said.” Read at Variety ↗ Hindustan TimesN “I would like to refer to people in the most respectful way and how they feel respected.”” Read at Hindustan Times ↗ She then addressed the princess directly: "Princess Catherine, or the Princess of Wales, I apologize. I will get that sorted immediately starting now." VarietyLC ““Princess Catherine, or the Princess of Wales, I apologize. I will get that sorted immediately starting now.”” Read at Variety ↗ Kelce repeated her invitation, citing the princess's field hockey background, her children and her cancer battle, while saying she did not think the princess had time to appear and that nobody owed her anything. VarietyLC “Do I think she has time to hop on this podcast? No, I do not.” Read at Variety ↗ Hindustan TimesN “I don't think that anybody owes me anything.” Read at Hindustan Times ↗
Hindustan Times says Catherine's formal title is Princess of Wales and, citing E! News, that she has said she prefers "Catherine" when addressed directly; it adds, citing People, that she reportedly asked friends in 2008 to call her Catherine. Hindustan TimesN “In 2008, she reportedly emailed close friends asking them to call her Catherine instead of Kate.” Read at Hindustan Times ↗ Kelce, married to former Philadelphia Eagles player Jason Kelce, launched the podcast in December 2024; it is produced by Wave, which also launched "New Heights". Hindustan Times adds it won a Webby Award in May, and Variety notes Kerry Washington was a guest on the 1 October episode. VarietyLC “since it launched in December 2024”“Kylie was joined by “Scandal” star Kerry Washington.” Read at Variety ↗ Hindustan TimesN “Kylie's podcast won a Webby Award in May.” Read at Hindustan Times ↗
Every sentence links to the reporting it rests on.
Left1 outlet
- Framing
- Variety treats it as an entertainment item about a 'gaffe' and a 'royal correction', quoting the apology and including the royal family's official bio.
- Emphasis
- Kelce's quotes, the podcast's Wave production and the Kerry Washington guest.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Does not explain why 'Kate' is considered off-limits or the 2008 background.
- Charged language
- “gaffe”“‘Offensive’”“royal correction”
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“Kylie Kelce issued a “royal correction” on this week’s installment of her “Not Gonna Lie” podcast.” — Variety
Centre1 outlet
- Framing
- Hindustan Times frames it as a 'controversy' with an explainer on why the name was a problem, leading with Kelce's connection to Taylor Swift.
- Emphasis
- Background on the princess's preferred name, the William 'New Heights' link, and Kelce's past guests and Webby win.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Relies on People and E! News for the details; does not mention Wave or Kerry Washington.
- Charged language
- “controversy”“Taylor Swift's sister-in-law”
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“Why did Taylor Swift's sister-in-law apologize for 'Princess Kate' remark?” — Hindustan Times
Right0 outlets
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What every side reports
- Kelce apologised on the 1 October episode of 'Not Gonna Lie'.
- She had called the princess 'Princess Kate' on the 24 September episode while inviting her as a guest.
- Kelce said she did not know the name was offensive and renewed her invitation, while doubting the princess would have time.
Kylie Kelce person
Says she did not know 'Princess Kate' was offensive, apologises, and still hopes the princess will appear on her podcast.
“Let me emphasize that I would love to speak to the Princess of Wales, OK?” — Variety
Catherine, Princess of Wales person
Has not commented in the coverage; Hindustan Times, citing E! News, says she prefers 'Catherine' when addressed directly.
“she has said she prefers "Catherine" when she is addressed directly.” — Hindustan Times
Left1 article
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Kylie Kelce Apologizes to Kate Middleton for ‘Offensive’ Gaffe in How She Referred to British Royal
Neutral Short entertainment report framing the apology as a 'gaffe' corrected, with full quotes.
Centre1 article
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Mixed Explainer-style piece leading with the Taylor Swift link and giving background on the royal's name preference.
Right0 articles
No coverage yet.
- 1 Oct 19:58 First VarietyLC Kylie Kelce Apologizes to Kate Middleton for ‘Offensive’ Gaffe in How She Referred to British Royal
- 1 Oct 20:41 +43m Hindustan TimesN Kylie Kelce Kate Middleton controversy: Why did Taylor Swift's sister-in-law apologize for 'Princess Kate' remark?
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