A suggestion has been put forward to avoid confusion with other senior royals by altering the name of the Princess of Wales.
Despite being commonly known as Catherine in the public eye, the Prince of Wales and other royal family members still refer to her by her given name.
The proposal arose due to the similarity between her name and those of the King and the Queen, both starting with the letter C.
In his revealing memoir “Spare,” the Duke of Sussex disclosed that there was a desire within the royal couple to have Kate spell her name as Catherine with a K instead of a C. This proposed change aimed to differentiate her from the existing royal ciphers of the King and Camilla, both bearing a C and a crown above.
The Duke emphasized the potential confusion of having another royal with a similar name and suggested the alteration to Catherine with a capital K.
The fate of this recommendation remains a mystery.
When the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Sussex were briefed about the request, the Prince’s reaction remained unreadable.
Despite the proposal, no action was taken, indicating Princess Catherine’s enduring bond with her father-in-law and stepmother-in-law.
In a recent poignant address, the Princess of Wales shared with the public her ongoing battle with prophylactic chemotherapy following stomach surgery in January.
The discovery of cancer during post-operative examinations came as a shock, as the initial suspicions did not point towards malignancy.
Maintaining a low profile since her diagnosis, Princess Catherine’s last public appearance was during the family’s Christmas celebrations before her treatment at The London Clinic in Marylebone.
Following the King’s own cancer diagnosis announcement in February, Catherine received the news, strengthening their bond further.
Renowned royal biographer Sally Bedell-Smith highlighted the deep connection between the King and the Princess, likening it to a father-daughter relationship.
The King’s protective instincts towards Catherine mirror those of the Prince of Wales, uniting them in facing the challenges together.
Buckingham Palace expressed the King’s pride in Catherine’s bravery and transparency regarding her health struggles.
The unity and resilience displayed by the King and Princess Catherine in the face of adversity have garnered admiration and support from the public and royal circles alike.