The event marked the largest gathering of senior royals since the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor two weeks earlier. Although the ceremony displayed traditional pageantry and smiles for the cameras, a forensic lip reader claimed several private interactions hinted at tension behind the scenes.
Prince William’s Reported Comment to Princess Anne
According to Nicola Hickling, a forensic lip-reading expert from LipReader, one particularly revealing moment occurred when the Prince of Wales spoke with his aunt, Princess Anne.
During the exchange, William allegedly said, “I’ve had enough of hearing his name, to be honest.”
The analyst noted that it was not clear what Princess Anne said beforehand because her back was turned to the camera. However, William was also reportedly seen adding, “It’s up for debate.”
While the expert could not confirm exactly who William was referring to, the remark appeared to relate to the ongoing controversy surrounding the former Duke of York following his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office.