November 20, 2025 • 9 mins
The BBC issues a formal apology after viewers complain that Armistice Day coverage referred to Catherine as “Kate Middleton” instead of the Princess of Wales. At the same time, Kensington Palace sets out her Christmas plans, announcing the fifth Together at Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey on the theme of love in all its forms. A new Mother Nature autumn video, recorded at Forest Lodge, highlights Catherine’s reflective tone on change, connection and resilience. Deep Crown notes the careful timing of the Abbey concert alongside Meghan Markle’s Netflix holiday special, calling the royal calendar “a considered narrative.” Elsewhere, the Prince of Wales opens a new access road for Mousehole AFC in Cornwall, wins praise for his modern media strategy after his Brazil trip, and an old school friend recalls young William once declaring that he wanted to be a policeman, long before everyone else started talking about him as a future king.
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Speaker 1 (00:03):
Calarogus Shark Media. Hello and welcome to ballas intrigue Game
your host Mark Francis. The BBC has apologized to Kate
Middleton for referring to her as Kate Middleton. The apology
states we received complaints from people unhappy that we didn't
use the Princess of Wales's correct title during our coverage
(00:25):
of Armistice Day. During our coverage of memorials to commemorate
Armistice Day, we mistakenly referred to Catherine, Princess of Wales's
Kate Middleton. These were eerrors during hours of live broadcasting,
for which we apologize. Throughout our Armistice Day coverage, more broadly,
we referred to Catherine by her correct title. Katherine, the
(00:46):
Princess of Wales will host her annual Together at Christmas
Carol Service in Westminster Abbey on Friday December fifth, the
fifth installment of the event she launched in twenty twenty one.
This year's service will be on the theme of Love
in all of its forms. In its statement, the Palace said,
combining traditional and modern elements to encompass people of all
faiths and none, the service will see the world renowned
(01:08):
Westminster Abbey Choir, seeing some of the nation's most beloved carols,
alongside musical performances and readings by guests including Hannah Waddington,
Dan Smith, Kate Winslet and Cubital EDG four. The service
will also showcase stories of some of the incredible guests
in the congregation who are leading by example and helping
to create a more connected society. This year, the service
(01:31):
will bring people together to celebrate love in all its forms,
whether it's love within families, through friendships across communities, or
even through powerful moments of connection with strangers. In a
world that can often feel fragmented and disconnected, love is
the force that reconnects us all spanning generations, communities and
cultures and faiths. As we approach the Christmas season, we
(01:52):
are reminded of the power of togetherness. The evening will
highlight the transformative power of investing in one another with
compassion present joy, the Palace said. The carol service, supported
by the Royal Foundation, began as a tribute to those
who supported their communities during the pandemic, and has since
evolved into a broader celebration of service and connection across
the UK. This year's guest list will include individuals whose
(02:16):
work reflects the theme of love, whether through voluntary service,
community initiatives, or acts of kindness in daily life. Members
of the Royal family are expected to attend, along with
the number of public figures who have promoted compassion and unity. Winslet,
who became an ambassador for the King's Foundation earlier this year,
is expected to attend in that capacity. The gathering inside
(02:39):
Westminster Abbey will number around sixteen hundred. Last year, the
Prince and Princess of Wales were joined by Prince George,
Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. This year's program will also
include a tribute to Catherine, the Duchess of Kent, who
died in September at the age of ninety two. Guests
arriving at the abbey will be greeted by young musicians
from the Future Talent, the charity she co founded to
(03:00):
support gifted children from low income families. Princess Kate has
again incorporated her interest in the natural world into the
presentation of the event. Horticulturalists Jamie Butterworth will design seasonal
arrangements outside the abbey and the Royal Horticultural Society will
provide wreaths made in partnership with its ambassadors and school
(03:20):
children for display inside. The concert takes place just two
days after the debut of Meghan Marco's holiday special on Netflix.
We had found Megan's timing interesting, as we had supposed
the concert would be on December fifth based on scheduling
in previous years. Royal Inside a Deep Crown commented, this
is why we maintain a United Royal Calendar, to demonstrate
(03:42):
institutional cohesion even in the face of external distractions. The
concert's precise timing is no mere coincidence. While certain members
of the family might treat scheduling with casual indifference, the
Palace understands that every date, every placement communicates a carefully
considered narrative. Kate released a new seasonal video shortly after
(04:03):
settling with her family into Forest Lodge, in her latest
contribution to the Mother Nature series. The quarterly project launched
in spring to mark the changing seasons across the United Kingdom.
The princess described autumn as a period of reflection, growth
and deeper connection. Sharing the clip on social media, she added,
Autumn a season of reflection, growth and deeper connection. Embrace
(04:24):
the beauty found in change as we prepare for winter's rest.
See the video was recorded at the beginning of October.
Kate narrates the piece, saying, as the days grows shorter
and the shadows grow longer, the energy of summer with
draws into autumn. This is a season for reflection and refinement.
Trees share their canopies in preparation for winter, just as
(04:46):
we too learn to let go of what is no
longer needed. Through greater awareness of our inner and outer worlds,
we can find clarity and purpose in what matters most,
encouraging us to simply pay attention and listen. With the
turning of the the seasons, mother nature teaches us there
is beauty to be found in change, in permanence, and
in letting go. These are the natural cycles of life.
(05:08):
Whilst the blossoms fall on the colour's fade, the roots
grow deeper, stronger. Let love be the root that holds us,
the light that guides us with hope through change, endure.
Since it was Kate saying those words, they were received
as wonderful, whereas had Megan said them, they would have
been received as a cynical attempt to sell you fruit. Spread.
Supporters responded warmly to the Princess's message, with comments such
(05:31):
as this one resonates and what a beautiful video and message.
I could listen to your voice for hours on end.
More ballas just the moment. Former Royal photographer Ian Pellam
Turner believes the King's ongoing cancer treatment may have accelerated
behind the scenes discussions. Speaking to express Us, he said
(05:51):
all these negotiations, perhaps for example, with Harry, have been accelerated.
He argues that Andrew's moved to Sandringham, more than one
hundred miles from other senior members of the royal family
amounts to a trade off. As he put it, I
think William Fields aggrieved at Harry, so Charles has done
a tradeoff. Palam Turner also suggested that curiosity within the
(06:12):
Palace is widespread, with staff at all levels seeking clarity.
There are very few people who really know what's going
on within the royal family. The Prince of Wales visited
at Cornwall on Thursday to open a newly built access
road leading to mausle AFC, a project he helped bring
(06:34):
to life. After hearing of the difficulties faced by the
club and its supporters. The former pothole ridden lane had
caused long standing problems for staff, visiting teams and fans,
including congestion, vehicle damage and significant logistical and delays. William
traveled to the club's ground near Land's End in the
village of Paul, where he was told the new road
had been completed in just four weeks. Joking with the
(06:56):
team behind the work, he remarked that their efficiency would
now put pressure on that to finish other projects more quickly.
He told the contractors, thanks, guys, I really appreciate what
you've done for the club and the community. Speaking about
the funding challenges malsll AFC faced, he added, it's in
a gray area. It's hard for the club to get funding,
but by working together it's got done. Contractors told him
(07:19):
the road had already encouraged more supporters from Penzance to
attend matches, to which William replied it were stuck for years,
but not anymore. William's recent interview in Brazil has prompted
commentary that the Prince of Wales is deliberately shaping a
different public approach from that of his father, King Charles.
Former BBC Royal correspondent Jenny Bond told The Mirror that
(07:40):
William's style appears to stem from witnessing the fallout of
past high profile interviews. She said, when I was the
BBC's Royal correspondent, it was the dream to get a
proper interview with any member of the royal family, and
it remained just a dream. Charles and Diana did, in
the end sit down for interviews, though not with me.
Both were desired. So I can quite understand that William
(08:02):
is choosing to do things in a different way, and
I think it's working. A formal sit down interview is
inevitably rather stiff and staged. William has found a way
of allowing us to know some of the most personal
thoughts and feelings in a very natural and rather charming way,
and his words are reaching a multi generational and far
broader audience than if he did a formal interview with
(08:22):
mainstream media. So even though I find it extremely annoying
if I was still the Royal correspondent for one of
the main TV stations, I think William has hit on
an excellent strategy. A former schoolmate of Prince William has
shared a childhood memory of the future king that left
their classmates and fits of laughter. Humphrey Kerr record a
moment at Ludgrove when pupils were asked to write a
(08:43):
short passage about what they hoped to become as adults.
Kert of the Telegraph. Some people said, fighter pilot, arsenal striker, this,
that's the usual. William said, I want to be a policeman,
and everybody burst out laughing, because of course he wasn't
going to be a policeman. We all knew everything that
was going to happened in his life. He was going
to be king. And there you have it. If you'd
(09:05):
like to email us our addresses The Palace Intrigue at
gmail dot com. Please follow us on Spotify, Apple or
the app of your choice. Leaves a nice review I
from joining the show, Francis my Things to John McDermott,
This is Palace Intrigue and good Times
Calarogus Shark Media. Hello and welcome to ballas intrigue Game
your host Mark Francis. The BBC has apologized to Kate
Middleton for referring to her as Kate Middleton. The apology
states we received complaints from people unhappy that we didn't
use the Princess of Wales's correct title during our coverage
(00:25):
of Armistice Day. During our coverage of memorials to commemorate
Armistice Day, we mistakenly referred to Catherine, Princess of Wales's
Kate Middleton. These were eerrors during hours of live broadcasting,
for which we apologize. Throughout our Armistice Day coverage, more broadly,
we referred to Catherine by her correct title. Katherine, the
(00:46):
Princess of Wales will host her annual Together at Christmas
Carol Service in Westminster Abbey on Friday December fifth, the
fifth installment of the event she launched in twenty twenty one.
This year's service will be on the theme of Love
in all of its forms. In its statement, the Palace said,
combining traditional and modern elements to encompass people of all
faiths and none, the service will see the world renowned
(01:08):
Westminster Abbey Choir, seeing some of the nation's most beloved carols,
alongside musical performances and readings by guests including Hannah Waddington,
Dan Smith, Kate Winslet and Cubital EDG four. The service
will also showcase stories of some of the incredible guests
in the congregation who are leading by example and helping
to create a more connected society. This year, the service
(01:31):
will bring people together to celebrate love in all its forms,
whether it's love within families, through friendships across communities, or
even through powerful moments of connection with strangers. In a
world that can often feel fragmented and disconnected, love is
the force that reconnects us all spanning generations, communities and
cultures and faiths. As we approach the Christmas season, we
(01:52):
are reminded of the power of togetherness. The evening will
highlight the transformative power of investing in one another with
compassion present joy, the Palace said. The carol service, supported
by the Royal Foundation, began as a tribute to those
who supported their communities during the pandemic, and has since
evolved into a broader celebration of service and connection across
the UK. This year's guest list will include individuals whose
(02:16):
work reflects the theme of love, whether through voluntary service,
community initiatives, or acts of kindness in daily life. Members
of the Royal family are expected to attend, along with
the number of public figures who have promoted compassion and unity. Winslet,
who became an ambassador for the King's Foundation earlier this year,
is expected to attend in that capacity. The gathering inside
(02:39):
Westminster Abbey will number around sixteen hundred. Last year, the
Prince and Princess of Wales were joined by Prince George,
Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. This year's program will also
include a tribute to Catherine, the Duchess of Kent, who
died in September at the age of ninety two. Guests
arriving at the abbey will be greeted by young musicians
from the Future Talent, the charity she co founded to
(03:00):
support gifted children from low income families. Princess Kate has
again incorporated her interest in the natural world into the
presentation of the event. Horticulturalists Jamie Butterworth will design seasonal
arrangements outside the abbey and the Royal Horticultural Society will
provide wreaths made in partnership with its ambassadors and school
(03:20):
children for display inside. The concert takes place just two
days after the debut of Meghan Marco's holiday special on Netflix.
We had found Megan's timing interesting, as we had supposed
the concert would be on December fifth based on scheduling
in previous years. Royal Inside a Deep Crown commented, this
is why we maintain a United Royal Calendar, to demonstrate
(03:42):
institutional cohesion even in the face of external distractions. The
concert's precise timing is no mere coincidence. While certain members
of the family might treat scheduling with casual indifference, the
Palace understands that every date, every placement communicates a carefully
considered narrative. Kate released a new seasonal video shortly after
(04:03):
settling with her family into Forest Lodge, in her latest
contribution to the Mother Nature series. The quarterly project launched
in spring to mark the changing seasons across the United Kingdom.
The princess described autumn as a period of reflection, growth
and deeper connection. Sharing the clip on social media, she added,
Autumn a season of reflection, growth and deeper connection. Embrace
(04:24):
the beauty found in change as we prepare for winter's rest.
See the video was recorded at the beginning of October.
Kate narrates the piece, saying, as the days grows shorter
and the shadows grow longer, the energy of summer with
draws into autumn. This is a season for reflection and refinement.
Trees share their canopies in preparation for winter, just as
(04:46):
we too learn to let go of what is no
longer needed. Through greater awareness of our inner and outer worlds,
we can find clarity and purpose in what matters most,
encouraging us to simply pay attention and listen. With the
turning of the the seasons, mother nature teaches us there
is beauty to be found in change, in permanence, and
in letting go. These are the natural cycles of life.
(05:08):
Whilst the blossoms fall on the colour's fade, the roots
grow deeper, stronger. Let love be the root that holds us,
the light that guides us with hope through change, endure.
Since it was Kate saying those words, they were received
as wonderful, whereas had Megan said them, they would have
been received as a cynical attempt to sell you fruit. Spread.
Supporters responded warmly to the Princess's message, with comments such
(05:31):
as this one resonates and what a beautiful video and message.
I could listen to your voice for hours on end.
More ballas just the moment. Former Royal photographer Ian Pellam
Turner believes the King's ongoing cancer treatment may have accelerated
behind the scenes discussions. Speaking to express Us, he said
(05:51):
all these negotiations, perhaps for example, with Harry, have been accelerated.
He argues that Andrew's moved to Sandringham, more than one
hundred miles from other senior members of the royal family
amounts to a trade off. As he put it, I
think William Fields aggrieved at Harry, so Charles has done
a tradeoff. Palam Turner also suggested that curiosity within the
(06:12):
Palace is widespread, with staff at all levels seeking clarity.
There are very few people who really know what's going
on within the royal family. The Prince of Wales visited
at Cornwall on Thursday to open a newly built access
road leading to mausle AFC, a project he helped bring
(06:34):
to life. After hearing of the difficulties faced by the
club and its supporters. The former pothole ridden lane had
caused long standing problems for staff, visiting teams and fans,
including congestion, vehicle damage and significant logistical and delays. William
traveled to the club's ground near Land's End in the
village of Paul, where he was told the new road
had been completed in just four weeks. Joking with the
(06:56):
team behind the work, he remarked that their efficiency would
now put pressure on that to finish other projects more quickly.
He told the contractors, thanks, guys, I really appreciate what
you've done for the club and the community. Speaking about
the funding challenges malsll AFC faced, he added, it's in
a gray area. It's hard for the club to get funding,
but by working together it's got done. Contractors told him
(07:19):
the road had already encouraged more supporters from Penzance to
attend matches, to which William replied it were stuck for years,
but not anymore. William's recent interview in Brazil has prompted
commentary that the Prince of Wales is deliberately shaping a
different public approach from that of his father, King Charles.
Former BBC Royal correspondent Jenny Bond told The Mirror that
(07:40):
William's style appears to stem from witnessing the fallout of
past high profile interviews. She said, when I was the
BBC's Royal correspondent, it was the dream to get a
proper interview with any member of the royal family, and
it remained just a dream. Charles and Diana did, in
the end sit down for interviews, though not with me.
Both were desired. So I can quite understand that William
(08:02):
is choosing to do things in a different way, and
I think it's working. A formal sit down interview is
inevitably rather stiff and staged. William has found a way
of allowing us to know some of the most personal
thoughts and feelings in a very natural and rather charming way,
and his words are reaching a multi generational and far
broader audience than if he did a formal interview with
(08:22):
mainstream media. So even though I find it extremely annoying
if I was still the Royal correspondent for one of
the main TV stations, I think William has hit on
an excellent strategy. A former schoolmate of Prince William has
shared a childhood memory of the future king that left
their classmates and fits of laughter. Humphrey Kerr record a
moment at Ludgrove when pupils were asked to write a
(08:43):
short passage about what they hoped to become as adults.
Kert of the Telegraph. Some people said, fighter pilot, arsenal striker, this,
that's the usual. William said, I want to be a policeman,
and everybody burst out laughing, because of course he wasn't
going to be a policeman. We all knew everything that
was going to happened in his life. He was going
to be king. And there you have it. If you'd
(09:05):
like to email us our addresses The Palace Intrigue at
gmail dot com. Please follow us on Spotify, Apple or
the app of your choice. Leaves a nice review I
from joining the show, Francis my Things to John McDermott,
This is Palace Intrigue and good Times
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