There’s an Inexplicable Mess with the Kate Middleton Photo Controversy
“Prince of Wales, 2024,” a photo of Kate and her children, and what the royal family has to say about the Princess of Wales
The family photo might have helped ease concerns and questions about Kate, the Princess of Wales — but then viewers noted irregularities in the image, and a flurry of new questions emerged. And now the princess has acknowledged that the photo she released on Sunday was manipulated.
A photograph of Kate and her children is being released on social media. Wishing everyone a Happy Mother’s Day. C,” with the “C” denoting Catherine herself. The picture is referred to as “Prince of Wales, 2024.” As observers question the fidelity of the image, some also question the date it was taken, noting the green foliage in the background.
The royal family issues two major health updates. The Princess of Wales has undergone “planned abdominal surgery” and is recovering. It says that the princess will be in a hospital for 14 days, and that she won’t be back to work until after Easter.
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But then the questions began to arise, from rumor to full confession. In its discussion of the photo, the AP noted that its standards prohibit substantial editing of an image, as well as the removal of “red eye” effects.
Kate joins the rest of the royal family to attend a Christmas morning church service in Sandringham, Norfolk. It’s the last time she’s seen in an official capacity until the controversial family portrait emerges on March 10.
The royal family says that King Charles was diagnosed with a form of cancer after undergoing treatment for an enlarged prostrate.
On Feb. 18, Prince William attends high-profile events without Kate, including the black-tie British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) ceremony, where he’s seen walking the red carpet alone.
Prince William unexpectedly pulls out of a memorial service at Windsor Castle, citing a “personal matter.” William was due to read at the service for King Constantine of Greece but only an hour before the memorial was set to begin, the announcement that he would not be attending was made. The Princess of Wales continued to be doing well despite the fact that Prince William wasn’t able to attend.
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Social Media Comments on a Photo of Kate and Her Mom in a Car with Her Mother: Missing Eight Months After Surgery?
U.S. websites publish grainy paparazzi photos appearing to show Kate in a car with her mother — what would be the first pictures of the princess to be published since her surgery. The photos show a woman in the backseat of an SUV with sunglasses on, being driven by Kate’s mother. The Daily Mail claimed that the pictures were not published in the U.K. after Kate was asked to recuperate in private.
An announcement that Princess of Wales would be in a military parade was removed from the British Army’s website. Tickets were being sold for the event, alongside a photo of Kate. The palace did not confirm her schedule.
As of Monday morning in the US, the original Instagram post remains up. “Thank you for your kind wishes and continued support over the last two months,” the caption reads. Mother’s Day is celebrated on March 10 in the UK.
The AP wrote a “kill notification” that the source has manipulated the image. Agence France-Presse said that the photo may no longer be utilized in any way. The New York Times, as well as other news outlets, took the photograph down.
The UK on Monday released a photo of Princess of Wales Kate Middleton with her family, which was allegedly edited. It shows her with her husband Prince William and children Prince George and Princess Charlotte, who were born in April this year. “This picture has been taken from the family’s home,” the Buckingham Palace said in a statement.