A single snapshot from the Prince and Princess of Wales’ recent state visit with French President Emmanuel Macron has stirred a wave of online speculation this week, prompting debate over the state of the royal couple’s relationship.

The image, which shows Kate Middleton lightly grasping the tip of Prince William’s hand while descending a staircase, has been seized on by a small group of conspiracy theorists, with some questioning whether the pair are struggling behind the scenes. In the photo, Kate’s facial expression appears tense—though some suggest it may have more to do with balance than body language.

The photo was taken on July 8, when the royal couple greeted the French President and First Lady Brigitte Macron at RAF Northolt before joining King Charles and Queen Camilla for formal engagements in London. While the moment was fleeting, the internet’s reaction has been anything but.

Critics on Reddit and other platforms quickly interpreted the image as a lack of chemistry. “They look like they’re being forced to be together,” one commenter wrote. Others compared Kate’s expression to that of Melania Trump, who was often subject to similar public speculation during her time as First Lady of the United States. One viral post even joked that Kate was channeling “Melania energy.”