Kensington Palace has recently unveiled a new photograph of Prince William, captured just before he set off for an engagement in Cardiff this week.
This image, which showcases a moment from the busy life of the 41-year-old royal, has drawn significant attention from royal enthusiasts.
However, it also highlighted a glaring oversight regarding his official title.
Since the passing of Queen Elizabeth II and the ascension of King Charles to the throne, Prince William has officially become the Prince of Wales.
Yet, it appears that not all royal documents have been updated to reflect this important change.
This discrepancy was quickly picked up by observant royal watchers who are always on the lookout for such details.
On Tuesday, Prince William made his way to Wales to explore innovative uses of seaweed.
His journey included a train ride, and a photo shared on social media captured him in a thoughtful moment, gazing out the window.
On the table in front of him were his phone and a distinctive red folder, which prominently displayed his personal royal monogram—a “W” adorned with a coronet.
However, the royal cipher on the folder has yet to be updated to represent his new status.
Instead of the appropriate coronet for the Prince of Wales, it still features the emblem associated with his previous title.
This detail did not escape the notice of Gertz Royals, a popular royal commentary account on X, formerly known as Twitter.
They pointed out that William’s symbol, often used on official stationery and documents, has not been revised to reflect his current role.
In response to this observation, another user speculated that updating such symbols takes time.
They commented, “I guess it’ll all change as people get used to the former Prince Charles stuff changing over to his king logos and symbols.” This remark highlights the transitional phase the royal family is undergoing following significant changes in the monarchy.
Gertz Royals added further insight into the matter, suggesting that Prince William might not need to adopt the Prince of Wales feathers that his father, King Charles, used during his own time as heir.
Instead, they proposed a simpler solution: William could retain his existing monogram while merely swapping out the coronet for one that accurately represents his current title.
This approach could prevent confusion, as the “W” would still clearly signify William, and many people might not even notice the subtle change in the coronet.
Despite the ongoing updates to Prince William’s monogram, King Charles has already introduced his new royal cipher shortly after becoming king.
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