Numerous celebrities gathered in London to attend the Wimbledon championship, which, for a week, brought together the best tennis players. Among the familiar faces was King Felipe, whose presence did not go unnoticed. Especially because the images of him that have been released have sparked a wave of criticism.
Many people are demanding an explanation to justify what happened and to help understand the motivations of the Royal Household. Given the latest information about the king, people are calling for measures to be taken so this doesn't happen again. They also want this to help project a more professional image of the Spanish monarchy.
Criticism targets King Felipe
King Felipe could hardly have imagined that his presence at Wimbledon would spark a major debate and widespread discontent. Royal Household decided to release images of the monarch, and this quickly had repercussions among social media users.
The widespread outrage centers on the poor quality of the photos shared by King Felipe's graphic team. Many voices point out that the photographs have poor technical quality and a frankly questionable framing, unfit for the setting. The snapshots show the king at important moments of the event, but the composition, focus, and lighting create an unprofessional impression.
Users and experts point out that the material doesn't appear to have been captured with proper equipment, nor by professionals qualified to cover such a significant event. It is surprising to see such a questionable result, especially considering the large expense Felipe has made with the installation of an audiovisual team.
In this regard, many people are wondering why he doesn't invest in improved graphic equipment to cover this type of event. Social media have been filled with comparisons between these photos and others taken by international media, which do show a much higher visual quality.
It is especially striking that these mistakes occur in an era when image is key to solid and effective communication. "This looks like a photo taken with a ten-year-old phone," one user remarked. "Poorly framed, unedited, low quality... No one has a proper pose and it's not very clear what is being photographed," another pointed out.
King Felipe fails in image
In the middle of 2025, it is incomprehensible that the official photographers' team has not been strengthened, especially with the resources the institution manages. This is the majority opinion among most users and experts in photography and image.
According to what has emerged in recent years, King Felipe has indeed made significant investments in the audiovisual field, especially in institutional video production. In fact, it is known that state-of-the-art technology has been incorporated for official recordings, 4K cameras, drones, and professional editing for recorded events.
However, it is surprising that a similar decision has not been made regarding photography. As if it were a matter of lesser importance or media impact. Photographic quality is essential in today's digital context; every image goes viral in seconds and shapes the public perception of a figure.
It is difficult to justify presenting photos of this technical level when it comes to the official representation of King Felipe before the world. Specialists agree that having a competent photographic team is not a luxury, but a necessity for any institution with permanent public visibility.
Therefore, King Felipe fails spectacularly in image and still needs to update his photographic team to a more modern and effective one.