Kate Middleton took the blame for the poorly edited Mother’s Day photo that prompted picture agencies to recall the image over claims it had been manipulated.
The Princess of Wales posted a short message to Twitter early Monday, and owned up to being the person that edited the image, before apologizing for raising any red flags. “Like many amateur photographers, I do occasionally experiment with editing,” Middleton admitted. “I wanted to express my apologies for any confusion the family photograph we shared yesterday caused.”
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
Middleton went on to write, “I hope everyone celebrating had a very happy Mother’s Day. C.”
She had originally released a photograph of herself with her children Sunday which was later recalled by picture agencies. The Associated Press issued a “kill notification,” a warning alert to other journalists, saying that after “closer inspection it appears that the source has manipulated the image.”
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Middleton’s left hand looked odd, as did a portion of her son’s attire.
A source close to the situation said Middleton made “minor adjustments” to the image, which they referenced as being an “amateur, family photograph taken by the Prince of Wales,” according to People.
The insider reportedly went on to say Middleton and Prince William had intended “to offer an informal picture of the family together for Mother’s Day.”
Catherine, Princess of Wales, (C) poses for a photograph, backdropped by buildings in the City of London, at NatWest’s headquarters where she hosted the inaugural meeting of new Business Taskforce for Early Childhood. (Photo by Daniel Leal – WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Catherine, Princess of Wales attends the Christmas Morning Service at Sandringham Church on December 25, 2023 in Sandringham, Norfolk. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images)
“The family spent Mother’s Day together and had a wonderful day,” they said, according to People.
The edited image reportedly caused an uproar on social media, with many fans questioning who was responsible for the photo blunder. Fans grew increasingly concerned for Middleton, and questioned her well-being after her abdominal surgery, Jan.16, the outlet reported. (RELATED: Kate Middleton Photo Given ‘Kill Notification’ After Suspected Editing)
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge during a visit with the Governor General of Jamaica Sir Patrick Allen and wife Lady Allen at Kings House on March 22, 2022 in Kingston, Jamaica. (Photo by Paul Edwards – Pool/Getty Images)
Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge attend a gala dinner in support of East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices’ nook appeal at Houghton Hall on June 22, 2016 in King’s Lynn, England. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images)
Middleton didn’t offer any explanation as to why she had attempted to edit the image in the first place, nor did she shed light on whether or not other posts from the royal family were edited and adjusted before being shared with the public.