Prince William and King Charles Clash Over Kate Middleton Name ChangeAccording to Andersen's book, William rejected the suggestion almost immediately. Prince William, however, is said to have taken one look at the idea and shut down. Why the Kate Middleton Name Row Cut So DeepThe biography also claims Kate was personally affected by the reported proposal. Neither the Princess of Wales nor Prince William has also publicly commented on Andersen's account. Without confirmation from those directly involved, the alleged disagreement remains an unverified account contained in a royal biography.