17 issues with Kate's Mother's Day photograph as royal apologises for editing it
Several issues have been raised with the first photograph of Princess of Wales to be released after her abdominal surgery - after esteemed press agencies raised questions over whether it had been digitally altered.
Kate Middleton issued a statement apologising for editing it after a barrage of questions about the image, which aides said was taken by Prince William, were raised.
The Princess of Wales apologised for editing a family photograph which was shared online and sent to media on Mother’s Day.
In a post, personally signed C for Catherine, she said: “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 Princess of Wales shared this image of her with her children for Mothering Sunday
The photo has raised questions online (PA)The photo of Kate and her children, said by the palace to have been taken by the Prince of Wales in Windsor earlier this week, was posted to mark Mother's Day.
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The picture shows Kate sitting in a chair with her arms around Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, who are on either side of her, with Prince George standing behind, as all four smile at the camera.
The photograph was shared with media on Sunday but it was withdrawn by international picture agencies later the same day.
A palace source added: "The Princess has shared a statement on social media. This was an amateur, family photograph taken by the Prince of Wales.
"Their royal highnesses wanted to offer an informal picture of the family together for Mother's Day. The Princess made minor adjustments as she shared in her statement on social media.
"The Wales family spent Mother’s Day together and had a wonderful day."
Last night, Getty Images, AFP, Reuters and Associated Press withdraw the image after raising concerns. This morning, the Press Association also withdrew the photo
Several issues have been identified by Mail Online.
1. Charlotte's hand - An empty space where sleeve is expected to appear
2. Kate's zip - Her top is further left than it should be
3. Charlotte's hair - Ends abruptly on right shoulder
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4. Charlotte's skirt - Corner appears unusually straight
5. Charlotte's knee - Right knee appears washed out on edge
6. Louis's jumper - Pattern appears disrupted on right arm
7. Louis's right hand - Blurred right thumb against trouser
8. Wonky ledge (top) - Edge of stone appears distorted
9. Wonky ledge (bottom) - Edge of stone appears distorted
10. Wonky step - Edge of step against wall is disrupted
The photo was withdrawn by several agencies (AP)
The Palace has so far not commented (PA)11. Louis's left hand - Little finger seems to end early
12. George's right arm - Edge of jumper looks artificial
13. Kate's right hand - Blurred hand, but jumper is unblurre
14. Kate's hair - Blurred on right, but jumper is unblurred
15. Charlotte's hair - Right of hair dips in unnaturally
(PA)
(PA)16. George's sleeve - Odd lines appearing on jumper
17. Blurry window sill between George and Louis' arm
Kensington Palace has declined to comment.
Confusion over the picture could fuel online conspiracies about Kate which have been swirling on the internet since her surgery.
The photo of the princess is the first released since she was admitted to the London Clinic, the private hospital where the King underwent treatment for an enlarged prostate, for a planned operation on January 16.
Charles, 75, visited his daughter-in-law's bedside after being admitted himself on January 26, the 11th day of Kate's stay. She was also visited by her husband, William.
Kate left the hospital on January 29, almost two weeks later, and returned to Adelaide Cottage in Windsor. Details of the princess's condition have not been disclosed but Kensington Palace previously said it was not cancer-related and that Kate wished her personal medical information to remain private. The 42-year-old future queen was last pictured in public during a Christmas Day walk in Sandringham, Norfolk.
Kate is not expected to return to official duties until after Easter, and William, 41, had temporarily stepped back from his royal role to juggle caring for her and their children. He carried out his first public engagements since her surgery in early February.
Earlier this month the Army was forced into an embarrassing about-turn after suggesting Kate would attend Trooping the Colour on June 8. Tickets were being sold for the event, with Kate expected to attend in her role as Colonel of the Irish Guards, the regiment which is trooping its colour this year,
However, it is understood the Army did not seek approval from Kensington Palace before publishing the page, and the website was subsequently updated to remove the reference to her.
This morning, the PA news agency said it would be withdrawing the image from its picture service. A spokesperson for the UK's national news agency said: "Like other news agencies, PA Media issued the handout image provided by Kensington Palace of the Princess of Wales and her children in good faith yesterday.
"We became aware of concerns about the image and we carried a report about it last night, and made clear that we were seeking urgent clarification about the image from Kensington Palace. In the absence of that clarification, we are killing the image from our picture service.”
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