Bizarre detail in Prince William and Princess Kate’s latest photo gets fans buzzing—what did they notice?
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The world of royalty often seems like a fairytale, but even the most enchanting stories have their peculiar twists.
Recently, a seemingly innocuous photograph of Catherine ‘Kate’ Middleton, the Princess of Wales, has sparked a flurry of speculation and debate.
The photo in question shows Princess Kate and Prince William leaving Windsor Castle, heading to the annual Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey.
But eagle-eyed royal watchers noticed something amiss: the brick wall visible through the car window appeared different from the section above the vehicle.
The grouting, colour, and size of the bricks seemed inconsistent, leading some to question the image's authenticity.
One royal sleuth took to the internet to voice their suspicions, saying, 'Look at the bricks on the third picture. Not only do the bricks look different (above vs through the car windows), but the depth looks off, too.'
This sparked a wave of conspiracy theories, with fans expressing their disbelief and concern over the photo's legitimacy.
‘Wow, even this photo is fake…plus the bricks. They're different bricks. What on earth is going on,’ one fan said.
‘If Kate can dress up and come out, why has there not been a video of her like King Charles instead of a manipulated photo? Prince William is hiding under his wife's skirt to deflect from his fraudulently manipulated picture,’ another said.
Another added, ‘That car image shows how gullible you people are because that photo is fake as well.’
‘They are driving too close to the brick wall. The wall where the bricks don't even match. Kate is somehow [so] engrossed by these bricks that her head is facing a brick wall. Another fake!’
The debate became so heated that it was discussed on the US talk show The View, where panellist Sunny Hostin suggested the photo had been photoshopped, and Joy Behar expressed her distrust of the royal family.
Actress and host Whoopi Goldberg, however, was not having any of it, dismissing the co-hosts' speculation and emphasising the lack of understanding about how buildings and photography work.
‘The conspiracy theories over Princess Kate and the royal family photo keep getting piled higher and higher, what the hell is going on here?' she said.
Sunny claimed that co-host Sara Haines was ‘responsible’ for her going ‘down a rabbit hole’. She also said that Sara is involving her husband Emmanuel in the matter now.
To prove her point, Sunny jumped out of her seat to point out the details of the royal photo, and Whoopi debunked her theory, saying, ‘All this does is show that you don't know what goes on in buildings!’
Sunny backfired, ‘No, no, that's a Photoshop!’
Whoopi asked, ‘Can you bank that?’ to which Sunny replied, ‘I bank on my husband's surgeon eyes!’
Whoopi was clearly irritated as she attempted to transition the show to a commercial break. However, despite the music starting to play, the argument persisted, causing the theme tune to abruptly pause.
You can watch The View’s video below:
Credit: @TheView / Twitter
Despite the initial confusion, some royal fans were quick to debunk the mystery.
Social media personality Meredith Constant shared a clip explaining the shot, ‘One of the things that people have noticed in this photo is the brick up there is not the same as the brick down here, the grout is different, the brick size is different.’
'After the last few days, I do not blame people for focusing on this and asking if it is a fake shot.'
‘I think because the picture was cropped in so tight, we couldn't see that it was a brick wall and further back was a brick building, an optical illusion of sorts,’ she added.
‘The difference in colour of bricks is different because you are shooting through a car window in this situation. This really could have been resolved by releasing the full pic before it was cropped.’
Adding to the explanation, Lauren Kiehna, writer and editor of The Court Jeweller, posted a Google image of the exact location, saying, 'Those who are worried about the brick patterns on the wall/building in the background might want to consult Google Maps.'
The photo agency responsible for the images, Goff Photos, denied any manipulation beyond cropping and lightening.
Photographer Jim Bennett stated, 'We don't change our photos in Photoshop other than adjusting the light levels if necessary. Car shots are unpredictable at the best of times, and with some reflection on the glass, it can be difficult.'
You can watch Meredith Constant’s video below:
Credit: @meredithconstant / TikTok
This isn't the first time a photo of Kate has caused a stir.
Recently, a Mother's Day portrait of the Princess of Wales with her children was recalled by picture agencies over 'manipulation' fears.
Kensington Palace later released a statement from Princess Kate, who admitted to experimenting with editing and apologised for any confusion caused.
The incident has prompted discussions about the public's trust in official images and the role of photo editing in modern media.
Public relations (PR) experts have even suggested releasing the unedited Mother's Day photo could help regain public trust.
However, the Kensington Palace said it would not reissue the unedited photo of Princess Kate and her children.
According to PR Expert Mark Borkowski, 'It's plausible she's at home playing with the computer and using an AI tool, but if they're really going to regain any sort of trust they should release the unedited photo, it can't be that bad if they just made a few tweaks.’
'I find they have risen to the challenge, provided the statement as an explanation—the question is, with all the conspiracy theories running around, is whether people believe it, and I'm not sure they will.’
What do you think of this story, members? Do you think this photo is edited? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
Recently, a seemingly innocuous photograph of Catherine ‘Kate’ Middleton, the Princess of Wales, has sparked a flurry of speculation and debate.
The photo in question shows Princess Kate and Prince William leaving Windsor Castle, heading to the annual Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey.
But eagle-eyed royal watchers noticed something amiss: the brick wall visible through the car window appeared different from the section above the vehicle.
Eagle-eyed fans have noticed the discrepancy in the latest Princess Kate’s photo. Credit: Jim Bennett / Goff Photos
The grouting, colour, and size of the bricks seemed inconsistent, leading some to question the image's authenticity.
One royal sleuth took to the internet to voice their suspicions, saying, 'Look at the bricks on the third picture. Not only do the bricks look different (above vs through the car windows), but the depth looks off, too.'
This sparked a wave of conspiracy theories, with fans expressing their disbelief and concern over the photo's legitimacy.
‘Wow, even this photo is fake…plus the bricks. They're different bricks. What on earth is going on,’ one fan said.
‘If Kate can dress up and come out, why has there not been a video of her like King Charles instead of a manipulated photo? Prince William is hiding under his wife's skirt to deflect from his fraudulently manipulated picture,’ another said.
Another added, ‘That car image shows how gullible you people are because that photo is fake as well.’
‘They are driving too close to the brick wall. The wall where the bricks don't even match. Kate is somehow [so] engrossed by these bricks that her head is facing a brick wall. Another fake!’
The debate became so heated that it was discussed on the US talk show The View, where panellist Sunny Hostin suggested the photo had been photoshopped, and Joy Behar expressed her distrust of the royal family.
Actress and host Whoopi Goldberg, however, was not having any of it, dismissing the co-hosts' speculation and emphasising the lack of understanding about how buildings and photography work.
‘The conspiracy theories over Princess Kate and the royal family photo keep getting piled higher and higher, what the hell is going on here?' she said.
Sunny claimed that co-host Sara Haines was ‘responsible’ for her going ‘down a rabbit hole’. She also said that Sara is involving her husband Emmanuel in the matter now.
To prove her point, Sunny jumped out of her seat to point out the details of the royal photo, and Whoopi debunked her theory, saying, ‘All this does is show that you don't know what goes on in buildings!’
Sunny backfired, ‘No, no, that's a Photoshop!’
Whoopi asked, ‘Can you bank that?’ to which Sunny replied, ‘I bank on my husband's surgeon eyes!’
Whoopi was clearly irritated as she attempted to transition the show to a commercial break. However, despite the music starting to play, the argument persisted, causing the theme tune to abruptly pause.
You can watch The View’s video below:
Credit: @TheView / Twitter
Despite the initial confusion, some royal fans were quick to debunk the mystery.
Social media personality Meredith Constant shared a clip explaining the shot, ‘One of the things that people have noticed in this photo is the brick up there is not the same as the brick down here, the grout is different, the brick size is different.’
'After the last few days, I do not blame people for focusing on this and asking if it is a fake shot.'
‘I think because the picture was cropped in so tight, we couldn't see that it was a brick wall and further back was a brick building, an optical illusion of sorts,’ she added.
‘The difference in colour of bricks is different because you are shooting through a car window in this situation. This really could have been resolved by releasing the full pic before it was cropped.’
Adding to the explanation, Lauren Kiehna, writer and editor of The Court Jeweller, posted a Google image of the exact location, saying, 'Those who are worried about the brick patterns on the wall/building in the background might want to consult Google Maps.'
The photo agency responsible for the images, Goff Photos, denied any manipulation beyond cropping and lightening.
Photographer Jim Bennett stated, 'We don't change our photos in Photoshop other than adjusting the light levels if necessary. Car shots are unpredictable at the best of times, and with some reflection on the glass, it can be difficult.'
You can watch Meredith Constant’s video below:
Credit: @meredithconstant / TikTok
This isn't the first time a photo of Kate has caused a stir.
Recently, a Mother's Day portrait of the Princess of Wales with her children was recalled by picture agencies over 'manipulation' fears.
Kensington Palace later released a statement from Princess Kate, who admitted to experimenting with editing and apologised for any confusion caused.
The incident has prompted discussions about the public's trust in official images and the role of photo editing in modern media.
Public relations (PR) experts have even suggested releasing the unedited Mother's Day photo could help regain public trust.
However, the Kensington Palace said it would not reissue the unedited photo of Princess Kate and her children.
According to PR Expert Mark Borkowski, 'It's plausible she's at home playing with the computer and using an AI tool, but if they're really going to regain any sort of trust they should release the unedited photo, it can't be that bad if they just made a few tweaks.’
'I find they have risen to the challenge, provided the statement as an explanation—the question is, with all the conspiracy theories running around, is whether people believe it, and I'm not sure they will.’
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