A third wrote: “How dare the BBC once again be disrespectful to Catherine, Princess of Wales, at the wreath-laying. Several times the presenter used her maiden name. I am fuming!”

The controversy came just days after Kate attended the annual Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph in Whitehall, London. There, she stood alongside Queen Camilla, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, and the Duke of Kent, while King Charles, Prince William, and Prince Edward took part in the wreath-laying below.

For the solemn occasion, the Princess wore an asymmetrical black hat and a lace-trimmed scarf, completing the look with pearl drop earrings once owned by Princess Diana and an RAF brooch in tribute to her grandfather, Peter Middleton, a World War II fighter pilot.

The night before, she joined King Charles, Queen Camilla, and other senior royals at the Festival of Remembrance. Fans were particularly delighted to see her accompanied by her eldest son, Prince George, although he did not attend the Sunday service itself.

While the BBC has not issued a public comment on the naming slip, the moment has reignited debate over how broadcasters refer to members of the royal family — and how much weight such details carry in the eyes of the public.