However, Harry and Meghan seem to ignore this preference. They often call William's wife "Kate," a name she hasn't used in years. Even after Catherine was diagnosed with cancer, public messages still referred to her as Kate, which she felt was disrespectful. William was furious because he believed Harry and Meghan's actions were intentionally hurtful. He argued that if the roles were reversed, Meghan would not like it if he called her "Megan Markle."

While this may not be the root of their family problems, calling someone by an unwanted name is indeed disrespectful. A friend suggested that if Harry and Meghan want to patch things up, the best first step would be to use the name she prefers. This seemingly small issue is emblematic of larger tensions between the brothers. Insiders note that William’s anger stems not only from the name, but also from the timing of the comments during Catherine’s health crisis.

This seems intentional, and while the royal feud may have deeper roots, the situation adds weight to their strained relationship. Royal fans have criticized Harry and Meghan for continuing to use “Kate” during such a sensitive time, seeing it as unnecessarily provocative. This disrespect may have influenced William and Catherine’s decision to ignore Harry and Meghan’s sympathy for her illness.

Catherine made clear her desire to be addressed by her full name in 2008, before she was engaged to William. However, Harry and Meghan ignored her wishes for years. In his memoir, Spare, Harry mostly refers to her as “Kate,” except when he recalls King Charles using “Catherine,” which made him shudder, hinting at ongoing tensions. The memoir also includes shocking allegations about other royals that overshadow the name issue.

However, naming preferences remain a significant point of contention in the family’s feud. Notably, Harry reveals that King Charles once asked Catherine to spell her name “Kate.” His recounting of this bizarre conversation reveals the complicated family dynamics they’ve navigated over the years. Given everything that’s happened since Harry left royal life, the naming issue may seem trivial to outsiders. But for William, it reflects deep concerns about the respect he feels Harry lacks for his wife.