The Prince and Princess of Wales delighted royal fans when they released a never-before-seen wedding photo this week to mark their 13th anniversary.
But it turns out that the stunning black and white photograph, taken by photographer Millie Pilkington, was already hidden in plain sight long before then.
In August 2017, the Prince of Wales, 41, appeared in conversation with Lady Gaga as part of Heads Together’s #oktosay film series.
The Heads Together mental health organization was launched by the Prince and Princess of Wales and the Duke of Sussex in 2016.
In the video, Prince William is seen FaceTiming with the pop star from his London office.
The Prince and Princess of Wales released this never-before-seen portrait of their wedding to celebrate their 13th anniversary this week.
After sharing images of Kensington Palace and the Hollywood Hills, the royal is shown sitting at her desk and opening her laptop.
On the desk, Prince William had four framed portraits on display, including one of his beloved black Labrador Wigeon, who passed away in 2010.
While the other two paintings are largely blocked by William’s laptop, the one furthest away houses the black and white portrait of the couple’s wedding day.
The image shows Prince William wearing a black military uniform, having worn his Irish Guards outfit for the ceremony at Westminster Abbey.
The heir to the throne is pictured with one hand on Kate’s waist as she holds her bouquet of flowers in front of her inside Buckingham Palace.
During their conversation with Lady Gaga, the pair spoke about the powerful films that have been released that show people from all walks of life discussing their mental health challenges under the banner #oktosay.
William vowed to ensure his children “grow up feeling able to talk about their emotions.”
The Prince said that for too long it has been taboo or weak to talk about personal topics. Elsewhere, he warned that while the traditional rigid attitude has its place, it should not come at the expense of mental well-being.
Prince William displayed four framed portraits in the 2017 video, including one of his beloved black Labrador Wigeon, who passed away in 2010.
In August 2017, the Prince of Wales, 41, appeared in conversation with Lady Gaga as part of Heads Together’s #oktosay film series.
In May 2021, Lady Gaga opened up about her mental health battles in the Apple TV+ series The Me You Can’t See, which also featured Prince Harry.
During the series, Harry took aim at King Charles’ paternity, saying: “My father used to say to me when I was younger, he used to say to both William and me: ‘Well, it was like that for me, so it’s going to be like that.'” .be like that for you.”
‘That makes no sense. Just because you have suffered does not mean that your children have to suffer, quite the opposite.
“If you suffered, do everything you can to make sure that whatever negative experiences you had, you can fix them for your children.”
Kate, who is undergoing chemotherapy for an undisclosed cancer, married future king Prince William at Westminster Abbey in April 2011 after eight years of dating.
Lady Gaga opened up about her mental health battles in the Apple TV+ series The Me You Can’t See, which also featured Prince Harry (pictured).
Pictured: The Princess of Wales announced in an emotional video released in March 2023 that she had been diagnosed with cancer.
The couple faces their toughest challenge yet amid the princess’ diagnosis, with Kate asking for time, space and privacy as she continues her treatment.
The couple’s official wedding photographer was Hugo Burnand, but they also hired Pilkington as a private photographer. Ms Pilkington is also the photographer who took the photograph of King Charles and Queen Camilla published last Friday.
Last month, Kate praised her husband William for his support during “an incredibly difficult couple of months for our whole family” in an emotional message to the nation as she announced her health news.
“Having William by my side is a great source of comfort and peace of mind,” she said.
Kate, 42, said her diagnosis came as a huge shock and that she and William “have been doing everything they can to process and manage this privately for the sake of our young family.”