The clip, which has been viewed more than 25 million times and has received more than 130,000 likes, was a hit with many social media users who agreed it was the same photo. However, some weren’t convinced.
One person said: “This is ‘spot on’ … because it’s the same woman’s face,” another said “Wait … are you saying a photo of Kate Middleton looks like another photo of Kate Middleton? I have no words to describe my shock at this revelation.”
The theory comes after the princess was photographed leaving Windsor Castle in the back of a car with her husband Prince William following the editing revelation.
William, 41, can be seen in the photo looking down toward the floor, while Kate is seen looking away from the camera out of the car window. A UK news outlet reported the princess was on her way to a private appointment.
Kate’s absence from royal duties this year has caused rife speculation about her current health status, with one Spanish journalist even claiming a major unexpected complication occurred during her surgery. However, the Palace maintains the princess is “doing well” and slammed conspiracy theories.
Speaking to the Sun, royal aides said: “We’ve seen the madness of social media and that is not going to change our strategy. There has been much on social media but the princess has a right to privacy and asks the public to respect that.”
