Kate Middleton Responds To Speculation Over 'Manipulated' Royal Image
Kate Middleton has responded to speculation her recent Mother’s Day photo with her children was “manipulated”.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter) this morning, the Princess of Wales wrote: “Like many amateur photographers, I do occasionally experiment with editing.
“I wanted to express my apologies for any confusion the family photograph we shared yesterday caused.
“I hope everyone celebrating had a very happy Mother’s Day. C.”
Several major photo agencies – Reuters, Associated Press, Getty, AFP – suddenly refused to distribute the image, hours after it was first released on Sunday over concerns it had been photoshopped.
Associated Press issued a “kill notification” – meaning an image should no longer be used as all.
It added: “At closer inspection, it appears that the source [the Palace] has manipulated the image, no replacement photo will be sent.”
It asked all clients to “remove it from all platforms, including social, where it may still be visible”.
Like many amateur photographers, I do occasionally experiment with editing. I wanted to express my apologies for any confusion the family photograph we shared yesterday caused. I hope everyone celebrating had a very happy Mother’s Day. C
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) March 11, 2024
The original image is still up on the Royal Family’s social media platforms.
Thank you for your kind wishes and continued support over the last two months.
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) March 10, 2024
Wishing everyone a Happy Mother's Day. C
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