The carefully orchestrated maneuver was captured by photographers, and a clip showcasing the photos was recently uploaded on TikTok.

The Prince and Princess of Wales were driving into Balmoral Castle as guests of the King, but all eyes quickly focused on the Duke of York in the passenger seat next to his nephew. Kate was sitting in the back with a curious expression on her face that some registered as “discomfort” at the situation.

Amid the controversy, some insiders stepped forward to throw cold water on the reactions. “He is part of the family. He is the king’s brother. He has not been found guilty of any crime, and I think it’s fair to say that the king is making it clear that he won’t turn his back on his brother,” a friend of King Charles’ spilled to a publication.