'Most likely reason' why Princess Kate edited photo - every parent can relate
Kate Middleton has found herself firmly in the spotlight following the release of the family's annual Mother's Day photo.
Despite issuing a public apology for any confusion caused by the image, which she admitted she had 'edited', Kate continues to be at the centre of speculation on social media. Many are questioning why the Princess felt the need to change the photo at all - with some even accusing her of reusing and tweaking an old picture.
However, there is a far more likely explanation for her decision to make changes to the snapshot, which was captured by her husband Prince William.
A large number of fellow parents have suggested that the reason Kate needed to make alterations is down to the practicalities of photographing young children.
One professional photographer posted on Twitter : "Getting three young kids to all look at the camera at the same time and all smile is exceptionally difficult. I would argue probably even for a professional photographer."
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Someone else added: "The real reason this pic is fake is that it's impossible to get three kids to laugh joyfully and look at the camera at the exact same time."
In a short statement shared on X, previously Twitter, the Princess 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."
Royal watchers noted that it is Kate who is taking responsibility for the changes to the photograph, rather than her husband Prince William, who took the photo, or any of the wider team around the royal couple.
According to royal sources, there were "minor adjustments" made by the Princess of Wales to the picture that was then posted online by Kensington Palace.
Kensington Palace has said it will not be reissuing the original unedited photograph of Kate and her children.
Nevertheless, fans have been left to wonder about some of the photo's basic information, including when exactly it was taken, what was changed, or whether it was a composite of a number of pictures.
Prior to Kate's statement, five photo agencies had retracted the image over concerns it had been "manipulated". The Associated Press issued a "kill notification" - an industry term used to make a retraction - late on Sunday, saying: "At closer inspection it appears that the source has manipulated the image. No replacement photo will be sent."
The release of the photo was initially seen as an attempt to quash mourning speculation about the Princess's health; since undergoing an operation on her abdomen in January, Kate has only been seen once. However, it appears to have had the opposite effect, raising more questions than answering them.
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