AI-Generated Deepfake Videos of Belgian Crown Princess Elisabeth Circulate Online
Dozens of AI-generated deepfake videos depicting Belgian Crown Princess Elisabeth circulated on a fake Facebook profile. The Royal Palace confirmed the synthetic content and took steps to remove it, including one explicitly choreographed video that generated public outrage.
What happened
Dozens of AI-generated photos and deepfake videos of Belgian Crown Princess Elisabeth circulated on a fake Facebook profile impersonating her official account, which accumulated over 28,000 followers over several months.
One video showed the princess dancing in minimal clothing in a prison setting, which garnered over 14,000 views and 1,000 likes. Previous AI-generated content also created a fake romantic scenario with Prince Georg of Liechtenstein in September 2025, sparking speculation about a purported relationship.
Reported impact
The Royal Palace expressed regret over the images and took measures to have them removed. The circulation of synthetic content depicting the crown princess generated significant public concern, particularly regarding the explicit nature of some deepfakes.
Governance controls
The Royal Palace reported the fake account and deepfake content to Facebook to initiate removal procedures.
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Sources and evidence
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