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Kate Middleton reveals cancer diagnosis in video
The Princess of Wales said that she was in the “early stages” of preventative chemotherapy after being diagnosed with cancer in a March 2024 video statement. She did not specify the kind of cancer.
Why does Prince William call Kate Catherine? ›
Kate's Official Name
Kate was born Catherine Elizabeth Middleton and is now officially known as Catherine, Princess of Wales GCVO (that acronym references her "Royal Victorian Order"). She officially dropped her middle and last name upon marrying Prince William and also gained these fancy titles: duch*ess of Cambridge.
Why did Catherine change her name to Kate? ›
In his explosive memoir Spare, Harry revealed that the King and Queen wanted Kate to spell her real name Catherine with a K instead of a C. This was because there were already two Royal cyphers with the letter C in them - and they didn't want another.
What surgery did Katherine have? ›
In March, the royal shared in a video statement that she had been diagnosed with cancer and would be undergoing preventative chemotherapy after having planned abdominal surgery in January. Here's everything to know about Kate Middleton's abdominal surgery and cancer diagnosis, plus all of the health updates so far.
How many children does Kate Middleton have? ›
William and Kate's three children are heirs to the throne. Prince William and Kate, the Princess of Wales, may hold the titles of Britain's future king and queen, but the couple's most important role is as parents to their three children, Princes George and Louis and Princess Charlotte.
What is Kate Middleton's full name after marriage? ›
Catherine, Princess of Wales (born Catherine Elizabeth Middleton; 9 January 1982), is a member of the British royal family. She is married to William, Prince of Wales, heir apparent to the British throne. Born in Reading, Catherine grew up in Bucklebury, Berkshire.
Why did William and Kate name their daughter Charlotte? ›
Her middle names are a nod to her great-grandmother Queen Elizabeth and late grandmother Princess Diana. Charlotte is also the feminine version of Charles, after her grandfather King Charles.
How do you address Kate Middleton? ›
Kate's title is Her Royal Highness the duch*ess of Cambridge, so remember to address her as this and not Kate!
Why does no one call Kate Catherine? ›
team encouraged us in the British media to refer to Kate as 'Catherine. ' I think they thought it was more formal, more dignified, more royal. And to be fair, it is the name her family refers to her by. Needless to say, though, they were pretty much ignored!”
Is Kate Middleton descended from royalty? ›
You may be surprised to learn that in addition to aristocratic ties, the Princess of Wales has genealogical links to the Royal family – these connections predate her marriage to Charles' eldest son William in 2012. In 1962, Kate's paternal grandfather Captain Peter Middleton (b.
Princess Kate has been given a new honor by her father-in-law, King Charles III, as she continues her treatment for cancer. Kate is now the first Royal Companion of The Order of the Companions of Honour. Buckingham Palace marked St.
How many languages can Kate Middleton speak? ›
What accent does Prince William speak? ›
The neutral English accent of received pronunciation has evolved into a new modern form spoken by Prince William while his wife the duch*ess of Cambridge uses the more traditional version.
Is Kate Middleton Scottish or English? ›
The Middleton family is an English family that has been related to the British royal family by marriage since the wedding of Catherine Middleton to Prince William in April 2011, when she became the duch*ess of Cambridge. The couple have three children: George, Charlotte and Louis.
Can Kate be called Princess Catherine? ›
Kate is not technically entitled to be called "Princess Kate" or "Princess Catherine," because when a royal is called "princess" followed by their first name, it denotes they were born into the royal family. An example of this would be Kate's daughter, Princess Charlotte.
Does the royal family have a last name? ›
While the royal family generally doesn't use last names, when required on official documents and the like, the children of the late Queen Elizabeth II can use the last name "Mountbatten-Windsor," a hybrid of the royal House of Windsor and the name their father, Prince Philip, assumed when he became a naturalized ...
How many Queen Catherine's have there been? ›
Kate Middleton: The Queen Catherines That Came Before Her
Kate Middleton will become Queen Catherine when William becomes king. There have been five Catherines before her and none had the best of lives.