Public Discusses Princess Catherine’s Son’s Fingers in New Family Photo: ‘Is It a Message?’

Recent events surrounding the British royal family have sparked a frenzy of speculation online. The absence of Kate Middleton’s wedding ring in a new photo, alongside unusual hand gestures of their children in the same image prompted wild theories.

The wave of theories closely follows a debate that broke out on social media after Prince William was photographed alongside a woman at a high-profile event. As the world closely watches, the royal saga unfolds with new twists and turns.

When Kate Middleton took a two-month hiatus from the public eye to recover from surgery, little did she know that her return would ignite a firestorm of speculation and intrigue. As fans eagerly awaited news of the Princess’s well-being, an official photograph released on Mother’s Day seemed to raise more questions than answers.

In the photograph, Princess Catherine can be seen hugging her three children — Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5. However, the picture might not be as innocent as it appears at first glance. It did not escape the notice of fans that kids are holding their fingers in a rather unusual way.

“Not to mention the fact that both George & Louis have their middle fingers crossed over their ring fingers & Charlotte has her ring finger crossed over her middle… But that’s a level of possible symbolism I’m not well versed in,” another fan remarked.

A lot of people believe that it is, in fact, a message. Things have not been so good on the Middleton side of the family. First, her disappearance, and now — lies regarding Prince William and the author of the photo. Initially, it was announced that he was the one who took the picture of his wife and the kids, but later on, this information has since been discredited.

While some worry for the misinformation being spread, others are concerned for the well-being of the family. Some believe that Prince Louis’s finger sign is a reference to the “Truman Show.”

“And Prince Louis’s fingers are crossed (throwback to the aha moment in “The Truman Show”?)!” commented a user.

In the famous show starring Jim Carrey, there was a moment when the main character noticed something odd about his wedding photos. In the pictures, his wife Meryl has her fingers crossed while kissing him, revealing that she never had real feelings for him.

The fabricated marriage depicted in “The Truman Show” criticizes the media, mirroring real-world celebrity relationships that are faked purely for the sake of entertainment. Fans are speculating that kids are sending signs of their parents’ relationship also being faked.

Just a while back, Prince William made headlines when he was spotted at a black-tie event sitting next to another woman while his wife was recovering from surgery. This only fueled the public’s concerns about the state of their marriage.

Social media has been abuzz with questions and remarks, with X users eagerly inquiring, “Who is Prince William’s +1?” and other exclaims such as, “Who’s that on Kate’s chair!“

The attendance of His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales at the event, along with distinguished VIPs like Cruise and Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, was anticipated to be the evening’s highlight.

However, the online community seemed just as, if not more, engrossed by the woman seated next to the Prince. Comments ranged from lighthearted jests like, “Looks like he and Tom have dates,” to more perplexed and concerned reactions with tweets stating, “This is so unhinged. What did he do to Kate and who is that?“

The woman is Julia Leal, an aviation trader, consultant and the co-founder of Airlounge Aviation. She is also the founder of the London’s Air Ambulance Charity Philanthropy Board.

As if the rumors about Prince William’s marriage weren’t loud enough, the recently published picture only added to the discussion. In the Mother’s Day photo, Kate Middleton isn’t wearing her wedding ring. The absence of Princess Catherine’s iconic rings sparked a flurry of concern and speculation among followers.

Social media users—ever attentive to detail—voiced their observations and worries in the comment section of the Instagram post. “Where’s your ring Kate??? 💍👀👀”, one user questioned, while another speculated, “This photo was taken before Kate went missing and Kate looks like a single mom with no wedding ring in skinny jeans. It is forbidden to wear tight clothes after abdominal surgery.”

Someone else added, “It is strange that she is not wearing her wedding ring […] it is either an old photo that wasn’t taken to release for this purpose or something [is] up with their marriage.” The concern was palpable, with another noting, “A beautiful photo but oddly she is not wearing her wedding rings.”

As controversy in the family continues to progress, it is worth mentioning that this is not the first incident of Prince Louis making signals with his fingers.

On December 10, 2023, the Prince and Princess of Wales shared their family Christmas photo on X. The picture shows the Prince and Princess standing with their sons, Prince George and Prince Louis, as their daughter, Princess Charlotte, sits in a chair in front of them.

The family wore white button-down shirts and dark pants as they smiled for their portrait. Josh Shinner snapped the photo at Windsor. While it portrays a happy family, the photograph sparked concern among fans.

Fans who looked at the photo more closely noticed that something seemed to be going on with Prince Louis’ hand. The five-year-old had his hand resting on the arm of his sister’s chair, and people thought he might be missing his middle finger.

One fan reposted the photo with a yellow circle around Prince Louis’ hand and wondered if the young prince was missing a finger or if Photoshop had gone wrong. Another was more certain about the situation, saying Prince Louis was “missing” a finger.

One fan asked where the prince’s finger was, and another wondered, “What has happened to Prince Louis’ finger?” Others echoed this sentiment, seeking answers about the little prince’s hand.

While this photo has caused mass confusion and concern, other pictures of Prince Louis show that he has all five fingers on both his hands. The Prince and Princess of Wales have not commented on the situation.

As speculation about the British royal family keeps everyone hooked, one thing is certain: the intrigue isn’t fading. From Kate Middleton’s ring mystery to Prince William’s controversial outings, and their children’s curious gestures, each new detail adds more drama to the story.