Prince William’s Celebrity Lookalike Revealed as Ben Fogle Shares Rare Throwback Photo: ‘They Look Like Brothers’
Prince William has left royal fans doing a double take after television presenter Ben Fogle shared a photograph of the pair together, revealing just how often he was mistaken for the future King during his younger years. The striking resemblance quickly caught the attention of followers, with several insisting that the two men could easily pass for brothers.
The photograph was taken in 2010 during an expedition to Botswana, where Ben joined William and Prince Harry to film the documentary Prince William’s Africa. The project explored the Prince of Wales’s deep commitment to wildlife conservation, a cause that both William and the presenter share.
Ben Fogle Looks Back on His African Adventure with Prince William
Ben recently posted the sun-soaked photograph on Instagram, sharing the memory with his 700,000 followers and tagging wildlife charity Tusk.
Reflecting on the experience, the presenter described the journey across Botswana as a fascinating chapter in his life and a privilege that allowed him to spend time with the future King.
- The 2010 Expedition: Ben travelled across Botswana with Prince William as part of the documentary Prince William’s Africa.
- Prince Harry’s Involvement: Harry also joined his brother and Ben on the African expedition.
- A Shared Passion: The journey highlighted William’s commitment to conservation, an interest that Ben said they both share.
- A Memorable Experience: Ben recalled camping beneath the stars in the Okavango Delta with both princes as one of his most unforgettable nights.
In his Instagram caption, Ben wrote:
“I love looking back on chapters of my life. This is a throwback to when I travelled across Botswana with Prince William for @tusk_org. It was a fascinating journey and a privilege to spend time with the future King, while he shared his passion for conservation. Something we are both passionate about.”
The presenter also revealed that the similarities between himself and William had caused confusion long before the photograph resurfaced.
“When I was younger, I was often mistaken for Prince William. People used to stop me all the time and ask where my security were?” he recalled.
Ben Reveals Why He Was Often Mistaken for Prince William
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The resemblance between the two men became one of the most entertaining details in Ben’s nostalgic post.
According to the presenter, people would regularly approach him during his travels, apparently believing they had spotted the royal. Their confusion was memorable enough for Ben to bring it up again while sharing the photograph.
The pair’s connection, however, extended beyond their similar appearance. Their time in Botswana also gave them the opportunity to work together on a film centred on William’s interest in conservation.
Ben described the finished project as a “beautiful film”, while revealing that the expedition eventually inspired him to take part in the Lewa marathon for Tusk.
He ended his reflection with the words: “Happy days…..”
Royal Fans React to the Striking Resemblance
Ben’s photograph quickly prompted a wave of reactions, with followers pointing out the similarities between him and the Prince of Wales.
Some were particularly struck by how closely their faces appeared to match, while others joked that the pair looked more like siblings than two people who simply shared similar features.
Among the comments were:
- “The visual similarity in this photo is striking.”
- “Crikey you two are the spit of one another!”
- “Twins”
- “I think you look so alike…. Two handsome nice guys.”
- “Very similar in more ways than one”
The reactions showed just how surprised fans were by the photograph, especially after Ben revealed that he had frequently been mistaken for William in the past.
A Memorable Chapter in Prince William’s Conservation Work
The Botswana expedition remains a significant memory for Ben, who described the opportunity to travel with William and Harry as one of the fascinating experiences of his life.
Beyond the unexpected resemblance, the photograph also brought attention back to William’s longstanding interest in conservation and the work that brought the three men together in Africa.
For Ben, the throwback offered a chance to revisit a special chapter of his life. For royal fans, it provided an unexpected glimpse of Prince William alongside the celebrity many now believe could be his double.
