The Princess of Wales, Catherine, has issued an apology for editing a Mother’s Day photograph of her and her children after concerns were raised by five photo agencies. The image, taken by the Prince of Wales, was the first photo of Catherine released since her surgery in January.
In her statement posted on social media, Catherine admitted to occasionally experimenting with editing photos, like many amateur photographers. She took responsibility for the changes made to the picture, rather than her husband Prince William or the wider royal team.
The image showed Catherine surrounded by Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis, and Prince George, and was intended as an “amateur, family photograph” to mark Mother’s Day. However, concerns were raised about inconsistencies in the image by photo agencies, leading to its retraction.
The Princess of Wales has been recovering from surgery at the London Clinic and has kept a low profile since then. The Palace has provided limited details about her condition, stating that it is not cancer-related and that she wishes to maintain as much normality for her children as possible.
The incident has sparked discussions about the use of images produced without input from independent journalists in the media. News agencies like the Associated Press have strict guidelines on the use of manipulated photographs, only allowing minor adjustments in certain circumstances.
As Catherine continues to recover, the Palace will only provide updates on her condition when new information is available. The incident with the Mother’s Day photograph has served as a reminder of the challenges of balancing privacy and public image in the royal family.
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