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Latest claim: Charles III and Camilla reportedly asked Catherine to change her name to Kate after the 2011 wedding.
Camilla allegedly argued three Cs (Charles, Camilla, Catherine) create overkill and supported Kate adopting 'Kate'.
The suggestion reportedly offended Kate, with William described as fuming about it at the time.
The tale is also mentioned in Prince Harry’s Spare, noting the same exchange.
Despite the anecdote, Kate remains close to Charles and Camilla and continues royal duties.
The article ties personal royal news to Kate’s 2024-25 health updates and travels.
Charles’s own cancer diagnosis in 2024 is noted alongside ongoing public duties.
The piece mentions Carole Middleton as a supportive figure in William’s life.
The biography cited is Kate! The Courage, Grace, and Power of the Woman Who Will Be Queen by Christopher Andersen.
The article notes that the royal family has navigated health and travel in recent years as Kate travels to Italy.

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King Charles III attended his first Service of Dedication for the Order of St Michael and St George at St Paul’s Cathedral in London.
Dame Susan Langley, the Lord Mayor of the City of London, welcomed the King outside the cathedral.
The ceremony featured a procession with the King, a choir, the King’s Body Guard, and the Pearl Sword.
A roll call of members who had passed away since the last ceremony was read during the service.
Notable names mentioned included British diplomat Sir Crispin Tickell and former ambassador Christopher Mallaby.
The service concluded with a fanfare and the national anthem as the congregation rose.
The King departed the cathedral around midday after the ceremony.
The Order of St Michael and St George honors service abroad and in Commonwealth affairs.
State trumpeters performed a fanfare on the west steps to mark the King’s arrival.
The service is held at St Paul’s Cathedral approximately every four years.

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