Lorraine Kelly caused a stir after sharing a photo from Buckingham Palace.
According to the Royal Collection Trust, filming or photography of any kind is prohibited within the palace walls. The website states: “Photography or filming of any kind is strictly prohibited inside Buckingham Palace.”
Earlier this week, the ITV daytime presenter shared a playful picture/portrait taken at King Charles’s home, comparing her to comedian Joe Lycett.
Instagram“Am I the only one who sees it this way or does this beautiful portrait in Buckingham Palace look a little bit like the one of the great Joelycett when he dressed as Queen Elizabeth I at the BAFTAS? Am I wrong???,” wrote the Scottish star.
“I know he’ll find this hilarious!” she added in the caption.
While many fans like her laughed at the doppelgänger portrait, others expressed concern about the star’s violation of Buckingham Palace rules.
“During our visit we were not allowed to take photos or videos inside. Special privileges?” asked one fan, and another wrote: “You thought you weren’t allowed to take photos inside royal residences?”
Another fan said that the broadcaster may have had special permission to film an episode of LorraineCertain state areas may be suitable for filming purposes.
© WPA PoolIndeed, Lorraine’s photo was taken during a special episode broadcast on July 10 in which she revealed a secret part of the King’s private home.
The presenter drew the audience’s attention to a large mirror and explained: “This room also holds a fantastic secret. If I walk over here, you can see that it is a beautiful mirror, it is absolutely gorgeous. But there is something very special about this huge mirror.”
She pulled up the large cabinet in front of the mirror and revealed that behind it was a secret passage leading to the royal family’s private chambers and used by the king “to discreetly enter or leave the room whenever he wishes.”
© ITVTaking photographs and filming are not the only things that are forbidden in royal residences.
© GettyWhen King Charles opened the palace gardens for a series of garden parties at Buckingham Palace this summer, guests were subjected to airport-style security checks.
Prohibited items include cigarettes, e-cigarettes, scissors, long umbrellas, prams and strollers, and certain metal objects such as knives and kirpans (the Sikh article of faith).
