And yet, she cannot shake the name Kate.

After all, it’s the name royal watchers knew when she first became a public figure.

What is Princess Catherine’s official name?

Princess Catherine smiling

Catherine, Princess of Wales, was born Catherine Elizabeth Middleton.

After she and William wed in 2011, she was made Her Royal Highness, the Duchess of Cambridge.

She also gained the titles Countess of Strathearn and Baroness Carrickfergus after marrying into the royal family.

Prince William and Princess Catherine

The roster also features Countess of Strathearn, Countess of Carrick, Baroness of Renfrew, and Lady Carrickfergus.

But wait, there’s more.

Coningsby, and Royal Honorary Air Commodore of the Air Cadets.

Princess Catherine looking on

In addition to her royal titles and military appointments, Catherine is Patron of Rugby.

In April 2024,Charles cemented his bond with Catherine when he gave her a new title.

Per his appointment, she is now a Royal Companion of The Order of the Companions of Honour.

Princess Catherine smiling

She is the first member of the royal family to receive this title.

What does Princess Catherine call herself?

As a child, the Princess of Wales went by her first name given at birth: Catherine.

Princess Catherine and Prince William

While some have said she was nicknamed “Kate” by her peers, others have suggested otherwise.

During public engagements, she notably introduces herself as Catherine rather than Kate.

But again, if someone calls her Kate, she’s not one to make a scene.

Princess Catherine smiling

Very nice to meet you."

“Of course she doesn’t mind being called ‘Kate’ at all,” he said.

“[The palace] just wants people to be comfortable around her.”

Prince William and Princess Catherine

What does Prince William call her?

After William and Catherine got married, the prince leaned more formal.

All that said, Catherine’s husband certainly isn’t opposed to an informal moniker.

Princess Catherine in wedding carriage

Nicknames are a way of taking the family tension out of things."

Is she Kate or Catherine to her friends?

“No one ever referred to her as Kate, ever,” they said.

Princess Catherine smiling

She’s not so precious as to correct them.

Even if her college friends did not actually call her Kate, the world certainly did.

“There’s a distinct feeling that she has started to become very aware of her position.”

King Charles talking to Princess Catherine

It’s probably worth noting that this reported request took place two years before William popped the question.

Why didn’t she become Princess Catherine after she married Prince William?

Rather, the palace styled the late royal’s official title as Diana, Princess of Wales.

Royal family at King Charles' coronation

Why does the media still call her Kate Middleton?

Or at least it was supposed to be.

What’s more, people have a connection to the name Kate Middleton.

Princess Catherine and Prince William

So that reminder can only help her."

“There were already two royal cyphers with a C and a crown above: Charles and Camilla.

It would be too confusing to have another.

Princess Catherine and Prince George

Make it Katherine with a K, they suggested,” wrote Harry.

Is she officially Princess Catherine now that Charles is king?

Additionally, he gave his daughter-in-law the title that belonged to Princess Diana, Princess of Wales.

(The Wales title is typically bestowed upon the heir-apparent and their spouse.)

Queen Camilla never received the Princess of Wales title out of respect forDiana following her tragic untimely death.

What will her name be when William becomes king?

IfCamilla outlives Charles, she will not take the throne.

Instead, she will become Camilla, Queen Dowager.

When she becomes queen consort, Catherine’s responsibilities will largely remain the same as those she currently manages.

Will her name change again when Prince George becomes king?

The most recent Queen Mother was Queen Elizabeth II’s mother, Queen Elizabeth.

Unless Prince George chooses a different regnal name, he will become King George VII, following his great-great-grandfather.