The mystery surrounding Kate Middleton’s recovery from her January surgery has taken an unexpected turn, with reports emerging that a photo of the Princess of Wales may have been manipulated.
According to sources, several photo and news agencies, including the Associated Press and Getty Images, have pulled a photo released by Kensington Palace on Sunday to celebrate Mother’s Day in the UK. The reason for this move is due to suspicions that the photo may be a fake.
In a surprising move, AP has issued a kill notification to journalists and outlets worldwide, stating that they have reason to believe the photo has been manipulated. The message reads, “Upon closer inspection, it appears that the source has manipulated the image. No replacement image will be sent. Please remove it from all platforms, including social media, where it may still be visible.”
The photo in question shows Kate Middleton posing with her three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. At first glance, everything seems normal, but upon further examination, several details raise concerns. These include an issue with Princess Charlotte’s sleeve cuff and the zipper on the left side of Kate Middleton’s jacket. Internet users, particularly those on X, have also pointed out further flaws in the photo, suggesting that it may have been generated by AI, despite the Palace’s claim that it was taken by Prince William.
This latest development will undoubtedly add fuel to the fire for conspiracy theorists who have been questioning the Royal Family’s lack of information about Kate Middleton’s health since her surgery. The Palace released a statement at the time of her hospitalization, stating that she would be out of action for royal engagements until after Easter. However, the fact that she had not been seen since Christmas (until a grainy photo was snapped last week) has raised concerns among many.
In response to the alarming conjecture surrounding the Princess of Wales’ whereabouts, the Palace was forced to reiterate last week that Kate is recovering well. However, this latest incident with the Mother’s Day photo has only added to the speculation and done little to dispel the doubts.
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