Kylie Kelce, a podcaster and the wife of former NFL star Jason Kelce, issued a public apology on her podcast regarding the informal title she used while extending an invitation to Catherine, Princess of Wales, announcing that she will address her strictly as Princess Catherine moving forward.
Podcasting Invitation Prompts Royal Protocol Review
During the October 1, 2025 episode of her podcast Not Gonna Lie, Kylie Kelce addressed backlash stemming from an invitation she extended to the British royal family weeks earlier. On September 24, 2025, Kelce invited the royal to appear on her show, stating on air: “Princess Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, if you want to come on this podcast and talk about field hockey or mom life, you are more than welcome.”
Royal fans subsequently pointed out that “Princess Kate” functions as an informal colloquialism in the English-speaking world rather than a proper royal title, creating a potential breach of protocol. Acknowledging the oversight, Kelce stated on her podcast that the incident served as a learning opportunity. She admitted she had no prior knowledge that using “Princess Catherine” or “Princess Kate” could be viewed as a breach of etiquette, adding that she aims to address individuals in the manner they feel most respected. Kelce formally offered her apologies to the Princess of Wales and the Princess of Wales for the mistake.
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Under British royal protocol, the official title of the royal is Catherine, Princess of Wales. Reports indicate that within royal circles, she prefers to be addressed by her given name, Catherine, rather than the informal nickname Kate.
Kelce Admires Princess of Wales Despite Etiquette Concerns
Kelce explained that her desire to host the royal stemmed from genuine admiration, despite realistic expectations regarding the royal’s schedule. She noted that while she recognizes the Princess of Wales lacks the time to appear on a smaller independent podcast, she remains an extraordinary figure due to her background as a mother, former field hockey player, and survivor of a recent cancer diagnosis.
When a listener submitted a comment suggesting that the Princess of Wales possesses too much decorum to listen to Kelce’s frequent use of profanity and that the host should clean up her language, Kelce acknowledged the remark with humor. She noted that while she enjoys using strong language in casual settings, she understands how to exercise proper etiquette and adapt her behavior depending on the situation and her guest.
Connecting Kelce Family Media Ventures to Windsor
The invitation follows a prior connection between the Kelce family and the British monarchy. In July 2025, Prince William appeared as a guest on New Heights, the popular sports and culture podcast hosted by Jason Kelce and his brother Travis Kelce, where the Prince of Wales discussed various topics on air.
Kelce’s independent project, Not Gonna Lie, has previously featured prominent guests including Michelle Obama, Sandra Bullock, and Jennifer Garner, and has earned recognition through a Webby Award.
