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March 15, 2026
Royals and celebrities warned to watch words as lip-reading videos go viral
Advisers say to ‘assume the cameras are always rolling’ as exchanges can be decoded in seconds and posted online
TL;DR
- Royals and celebrities are advised to be cautious about their public statements due to the rise of lip-reading videos.
- Videos of royal family members, including Prince William, King Charles, and Princess Anne, have been shared online after being decoded by lip-readers.
- Celebrity agents are warning clients to assume all public conversations can be filmed and lip-read.
- The proliferation of smartphones and social media has significantly contributed to this phenomenon.
- Experts note that lip-reading can sometimes be inaccurate, but the potential for public scrutiny remains high.
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