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Kylie Kelce apologises to Kate Middleton for misnaming her on podcast

The NFL star’s wife said she will use the correct title of Princess Catherine or Princess of Wales going forward.

By Felo News Desk · Published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:43:41 GMT

Kylie Kelce, the wife of NFL tight end Travis Kelce, apologized on Thursday’s episode of her "Not Gonna Lie" podcast for referring to Kate Middleton as “Princess Kate.”

What happened

During the September 24 episode, Kelby invited Middleton to discuss field hockey and other topics, addressing her as “Princess Kate, Duchess of Cambridge.” The comment prompted backlash, leading Kelce to issue a correction on the October 1 episode.

What the reports add

The New York Post article notes Kelce said she was “unaware that calling Princess Catherine, Princess Kate was offensive” and pledged to refer to the royal as “Princess Catherine or the Princess of Wales” from now on. The piece also details Middleton’s official title change in September 2022, when she became Catherine, Princess of Wales, after Prince William was named Prince of Wales.

What was said

Kelce told listeners, “I love learning, so I was unaware that calling Princess Catherine, Princess Kate was offensive. I didn’t know that. Now I know that. Now I will proceed accordingly… I apologize for the mistake. I would like to refer to people in the most respectful way and how they feel respected,” as reported by the New York Post.

How it came about

Kelce’s invitation stemmed from a shared interest in field hockey; both she and Middleton played the sport. The podcast also referenced a prior appearance by Prince William on Jason and Travis Kelce’s “New Heights” podcast in July. Earlier this month, Felo News covered Middleton’s fashion moment at a Forward Trust event, linking her public profile to recent media attention.

Key facts

Kylie Kelce apologized for calling Kate Middleton "Princess Kate" on her podcast (nypost.com)
Kelce said she was unaware the term was offensive and will use "Princess Catherine" or "Princess of Wales" going forward (nypost.com)
Middleton’s official title changed to Catherine, Princess of Wales in September 2022 (nypost.com)