Princess Kate and Prince William's TV sparks debate amongst royal fans

However, the photograph caused a stir on social media.

Kate and William's small-sized television ruffled a debate among royal fans in the UK and the US.

Wearing personalised England football shirts, the image of the prince and princess watching the TV at home sparked a transatlantic culture war.

One royal fan from the US wrote: "Surely, Kate can afford a bigger screen than that!"

Another added: "That can barely be 40 inches."

Fans appeared appalled that the third and fourth in line to the throne had to sit so close to the screen to watch the match.

However, other royal fans in the US were complimentary towards the photo.

One said: "Great photo!!!! Royalist from across the pond in America!"

Another wrote: "OMG! We love you guys! You guys feel like a family! Awesome! So nice to see this beautiful picture! Xx"

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Someone else commented: "Thanks so much for inviting us into your private life, we are so grateful."

In addition, a royal watcher posted: "Aww what a lovely surprise. I absolutely love how supportive this entire family have always been with the national team!

"Hopefully they will win next time, thank you so much for this picture."