British Displeasure with BBC over Kate Middleton Reference

Reactions were triggered in Britain by the BBC's reference to Kate Middleton as a commoner during a live broadcast of the Remembrance Day ceremony. The BBC journalist referred to her by her civilian name instead of her official title, Princess of Wales, which was deemed disrespectful to royal protocol.

Jim Shannon, a Strangford MP, expressed his displeasure via a post, reminding the BBC to inform broadcasters that the Princess of Wales has not been 'Kate Middleton' since 2011.

Other internet users also commented negatively, considering the reference disrespectful and demeaning.