Princess Kate Apologizes for Circulation of Edited Family Photo
Princess Kate has issued an apology for the circulation of a modified photo of herself with her three children. In a statement posted on her social media profile on Monday, the Princess expressed regret for the confusion caused by the edited family photo that was shared on Mother’s Day.
“Like many amateur photographers, I dabble in editing from time to time. I wanted to express my apologies for the confusion caused by the family photo we shared yesterday. I hope everyone celebrating had a happy Mother’s Day,” she wrote.
The photo in question, which was the first official image of the Princess released by Kensington Palace after her two and a half months of absence from the public scene, showed a smiling Kate with her three children on British Mother’s Day. However, the image was quickly flagged for manipulation by media outlets such as the American AP agency, Reuters, AFP, and Getty.
The incident has sparked media pressure on Kensington Palace, the official residence of heir to the British throne, Prince William, as questions mount over the unprecedented misstep. The Palace has so far refused to comment on the situation, but British media outlets are seeking clarifications on the matter.
The mishap has been described as a “debacle” for the PR machine of the Princes of Wales, who have been trying to reassure the public following Kate’s mysterious abdominal surgery in mid-January. The secrecy surrounding Kate’s convalescence has fueled various conspiracy theories on the web.
The incident has left the Palace red-faced, with even the most institutional British media outlets like the BBC and PA seeking answers. The full story can be read on ANSA.it.
It remains to be seen how Kensington Palace will address the situation and if further explanations will be provided regarding the retouched family photo.