William's decision to release a new portrait of himself and his family on the same day as King Charles' 73rd birthday was seen by some as a deliberate attempt to upstage his father.
The portrait, which was taken by photographer Matt Holyoak, shows William, Kate Middleton, and their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, posing in the gardens of Kensington Palace.
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The photo was released on William's official Twitter account, with the caption: "Delighted to share a new portrait of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with their children as they celebrate their seventh wedding anniversary."
The photo quickly went viral, with many people praising the family's happiness and togetherness. However, some also saw it as a deliberate attempt by William to assert his authority as the future king.
The timing of the photo's release was particularly sensitive, as it came just days after King Charles had celebrated his 73rd birthday. Some observers believe that William was deliberately trying to overshadow his father's birthday with his own family photo.
This is not the first time that William has been accused of trying to upstage his father. In 2019, he was criticized for giving a speech at the United Nations on the same day as King Charles' 70th birthday.
The tensions between William and Charles are well-known, and they have been simmering for many years. However, the recent photo release has only served to highlight the growing rift between the two men.
It remains to be seen how the tensions between William and Charles will play out in the future. However, it is clear that the relationship between the two men is strained, and that this could have serious implications for the future of the royal family.