Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip have been photographed together in the grounds of Windsor Castle ahead of the Duke's 99th birthday today.
The duo were pictured side-by-side in the quadrangle at the Berkshire castle, with the 94-year-old monarch donning a summery floral Angela Kelly dress to stand alongside her husband, who wore a navy blazer, a Household Division tie and grey trousers.
The photo had been snapped last week so that it could be released to mark Philip's 99th birthday, which is today.
Responding to the poignant snap on Twitter, many people wished Philip a happy birthday, while someone else commented: "Even at 99 he still is a dapper dresser."
However, others were somehow convinced that the image had been 'Photoshopped'.
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One asked: "Is it just me that thinks this is a badly photoshopped snap? Why the need to photoshop?"
Another person said: "This photo doesn't look natural. Correct me if I am wrong."
And someone else agreed: "I'm no expert, but I thought the same. He looks more natural than HRH. She looks photoshopped."
Elizabeth and Philip have been spending lockdown together at Windsor Castle, with the Royal Standard flag seen flying over the historic building as the Queen arrived.
According to the Daily Mail, Philip - who has been spending much of his retirement at the Sandringham estate - was flown to the castle via helicopter to join her on 19 March.
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Royal expert Joe Little, managing editor of Majesty magazine, told the Press Association: "This must be the longest they've been under the same roof for many years, I would say.
"But it's an opportunity for them in their later years to reconnect."
He added: "It is the perfect royal cocooning."
Earlier this month, Elizabeth was pictured enjoying some fresh air at the Windsor estate, smiling as she rode a 14-year-old pony called Fern and lapped up the good weather.
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The official Royal Family Twitter account also shared a series of other old photos showing how the monarch has enjoyed riding since childhood, saying she is 'closely involved with the welfare of the horses she owns for breeding, riding and racing'.
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