Podcast host and public figure Kylie Kelce has issued a direct, on-air apology to Catherine, Princess of Wales, after a previous episode of her show sparked discussions regarding royal naming conventions. The situation unfolded after Kelce publicly extended an open invitation on her Not Gonna Lie podcast for the royal to join her for a conversation. During the initial invitation, Kelce referred to her as “Princess Kate, Duchess of Cambridge,” unaware that the informal title is considered a breach of formal royal protocol.
After receiving listener feedback and learning more about the formal preferences of the royal family, Kelce addressed the mistake head-on during a follow-up episode. Emphasizing her desire to always show proper respect, she candidly told her audience that she was previously unacquainted with the intricacies of the title.
“I love learning, so I was unaware that calling Princess Catherine ‘Princess Kate’ was offensive,” Kelce shared on air. “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.” She directly added, “Princess Catherine or the Princess of Wales, I apologize. I will get that sorted immediately starting now.”
Despite the minor protocol correction, Kelce maintained that her invitation came from a place of genuine admiration. She previously highlighted their shared background, noting mutual interests in motherhood, field hockey, and navigating life in the public eye. While she humorously admitted she doesn’t realistically expect the royal to accept a podcast invitation anytime soon, the graceful handling of the situation has drawn widespread praise from fans and followers across digital platforms.
