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King Charles' special honor for Kate Middleton speaks volumes

King Charles has given Kate Middleton a special honor that royal watchers say carries a message; the message, as always, is somewhere under the hat.

On air: Hank Ledger on BBN Newsroom
Published 2:57 PM ET, Thursday, October 15, 2026

At a glance

First reported by Yahoo: “King Charles’ Special Honor for Kate Middleton Speaks Volumes”.
Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 2:57 PM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Hank Ledger.
Topics: Kate Middleton, King Charles, Princess Kate.
BBN covered this story before: New poll says William and Kate are not the most popular royals (October 15).

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Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorKing Charles has given Kate Middleton a special honor, and Yahoo says it speaks volumes.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorWith us from a yacht off Monaco is publicist Zephyrine Larkspur. So, what is it saying?
Zephyrine LarkspurHank, it is saying comeback. As I told the Palace over a very warm lunch, a crown is just a hat with a publicist.
Zephyrine LarkspurCucumber sandwich?
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorShe did not go anywhere. And you told the Palace this?
Zephyrine LarkspurAs I told the Palace, and then the Palace's dog, the royal family is a brand, and this honor is a rebrand.
Zephyrine LarkspurI rebranded it in my head on the yacht this morning, so you're welcome.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe dog.
Zephyrine LarkspurA very receptive corgi. As I told the Palace's corgi, volumes is the word.
Zephyrine LarkspurWhole volumes, with chapters, and I have read every one of them.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThen tell me one fact from the volumes. What exactly is the honor?
Zephyrine LarkspurAs I told the Palace, I only read the headline. Sandwich?