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Liechtenstein Calls Viral Princess Elisabeth Photo an AI Fake as Belgium Declines Comment

The flap underscores how AI-generated images can turbocharge unverified speculation and test guarded royal privacy norms.

Overview

  • Liechtenstein’s royal household said the widely shared image does not show Prince Georg and described it as a fake created by AI.
  • A Belgian Royal Palace spokesperson said they had seen the picture, did not know if it was real or AI, and would not comment on private matters.
  • The photo spread rapidly on social media over the weekend, prompting romance rumors involving two heirs from reigning European houses.
  • Belgium released official photos of Princess Elisabeth on Harvard’s campus during a visit from Queen Mathilde, underscoring her ongoing studies in Boston.
  • Princess Elisabeth’s brother, Prince Emmanuel, posted a call for privacy on Instagram as online chatter intensified.