Major new agencies has withdrawn a photo released by Kensington Palace on Sunday showing Princess of Wales Kate Middleton and her children for Mother's Day. The UK marks Mother's Day three weeks before Easter Sunday.
The Palace released an image of Kate and her three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, saying it was captured by Prince William. It was the first officially released image of the princess after she recovered from an abdominal surgery in January. The palace did not divulge the nature of the surgery but said it was non-cancerous.
The photo came with the caption, "Thank you for your kind wishes and continued support over the last two months. Wishing everyone a Happy Mother’s Day. C."
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
📸 The Prince of Wales, 2024 pic.twitter.com/6DywGBpLLQ
Many were quick to point out that the Princess of Wales was not wearing her wedding ring. The Associated Press noted that "at closer inspection it appears that the source has manipulated the image."
Oops, this Photoshop mistake just made this new photo of Kate Middleton completely fabricated and I’m excited for the new conspiracies in 3, 2, 1… go! pic.twitter.com/R4LpyHG0dx
— mizge (@mihailo____) March 10, 2024
AFP revealed that it had withdrawn the image because of an "editorial issue." Both Reuters and AP said the photo was manipulated in the area where the sleeve of Princess Charlotte is seen.
