<p>Several&nbsp;news agencies, including the Associated Press and AFP,&nbsp;removed the first official photo released post-surgery&nbsp;of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/first-photo-of-kate-middleton-with-kids-released-post-surgery-thanks-public-for-support-698628">Britain's Princess Kate Middleton</a> from their services on Sunday (March 10), amid doubts that the image had been manipulated.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 42-year-old princess, whose husband <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/prince-william-visits-london-synagogue-to-address-escalating-anti-semitism-695254">Prince William</a> is the heir to the British throne, has been mainly recovering at their home in Windsor, west of London, since leaving the hospital on January 29.</p>

<p>The photo, released by Kensington Palace to mark Mother's Day in Britain, shows&nbsp;the smiling Princess of Wales seated on a garden chair. She is dressed in jeans, a sweater, and a dark jacket, surrounded by her three children, George, Charlotte, and Louis.</p>

<p>"Thank you for your kind wishes and continued support over the last two months," read a message accompanying the photo on the social media platform X.</p>

<p>"Wishing everyone a Happy Mother's Day," said the message, which was signed "C" for Catherine.</p>

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<h2><strong>Palace clarifies photo source</strong></h2>

<p>The palace stated that the photo was taken "in Windsor earlier this week" by Kate's husband, Prince William. However, multiple news agencies, including AFP, later withdrew the image over concerns of manipulation.</p>

<p>This family portrait marked the first official release of Kate's image by the royal family since her hospitalisation on January 16.</p>

<p>Kate was last seen publicly during a Christmas Day walk in Sandringham, eastern England. Later, the UK media refrained from publishing photos taken by TMZ&nbsp;near Windsor Castle in March showing Kate alongside her mother in a car. Speculation emerged on social media about Kate's absence, despite Kensington Palace's announcement that she wouldn't resume public duties until after Easter.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Royal Health issues shrouded in secrecy, how is the Royal family faring amid health issues?</strong></p>

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<p>Kate's hospitalisation coincided with King Charles's surgery and cancer diagnosis. He visited her in the hospital after his admission.</p>

<p>Queen Camilla had assumed many of Charles's duties during his treatment, with plans to resume public engagements on March 11.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Several news agencies, including the Associated Press and AFP, removed the first official photo released post-surgery of Britain's Princess Kate Middleton from their services on Sunday (March 10), amid doubts that the image had been manipulated.

Several news agencies, including the Associated Press and AFP, removed the first official photo released post-surgery of Britain's Princess Kate Middleton from their services on Sunday (March 10), amid doubts that the image had been manipulated. The 42-year-old princess, whose husband Prince William is the heir to the British throne, has been mainly recovering at their home in Windsor, west of London, since leaving the hospital on January 29. The photo, released by Kensington Palace to mark Mother's Day in Britain, shows the smiling Princess of Wales seated on a garden chair. She is dressed in jeans, a sweater, and a dark jacket, surrounded by her three children, George, Charlotte, and Louis. "Thank you for your kind wishes and continued support over the last two months," read a message accompanying the photo on the social media platform X. "Wishing everyone a Happy Mother's Day," said the message, which was signed "C" for Catherine. Thank you for your kind wishes and continued support over the last two months. Wishing everyone a Happy Mother's Day. C 📸 The Prince of Wales, 2024 pic.twitter.com/6DywGBpLLQ — The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) March 10, 2024 × Palace clarifies photo source The palace stated that the photo was taken "in Windsor earlier this week" by Kate's husband, Prince William. However, multiple news agencies, including AFP, later withdrew the image over concerns of manipulation. This family portrait marked the first official release of Kate's image by the royal family since her hospitalisation on January 16. Kate was last seen publicly during a Christmas Day walk in Sandringham, eastern England. Later, the UK media refrained from publishing photos taken by TMZ near Windsor Castle in March showing Kate alongside her mother in a car. Speculation emerged on social media about Kate's absence, despite Kensington Palace's announcement that she wouldn't resume public duties until after Easter. Also watch | Royal Health issues shrouded in secrecy, how is the Royal family faring amid health issues? Kate's hospitalisation coincided with King Charles's surgery and cancer diagnosis. He visited her in the hospital after his admission. Queen Camilla had assumed many of Charles's duties during his treatment, with plans to resume public engagements on March 11. (With inputs from agencies)

Kate Middleton's first photo post-surgery pulled down by news agencies following allegations of 'manipulation'

<p>The death of Queen Elizabeth II has reacquainted us with the tradition of royal mourning. Since there is a protocol for everything and wardrobe rules apply to all members of the royal family, they are required to carry a black outfit, that is fit for a funeral, with them at all times while travelling.&nbsp;</p>

<p>If you have seen some of the monarch's biopics, you might know that&nbsp;Queen Elizabeth II had no black dress in her luggage when she got to know about her father's&nbsp;death in 1952. At the time, she&nbsp;was visiting Kenya with her husband, Prince Philip. She had to arrange a black outfit on the way back to London. Post which, the queen made it a rule to always carry a black dress while travelling.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mourning outfits have been a part of European royal culture for centuries now. However,&nbsp;it reached its peak in the 19th century when Queen Victoria abandoned colourful clothes and adopted black clothing as an outward sign of grief after her beloved husband's death.</p>

<p>Other royal protocols for women's fashion include&nbsp;the following -</p>

<ul>
	<li>Cannot wear black outfits outside of funerals</li>
	<li>Cannot wear revealing cuts</li>
	<li>Big no to bare knees</li>
	<li>No heavy makeup</li>
</ul>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-the-crown-creator-says-the-series-is-a-love-letter-to-queen-elizabeth-ii-to-pause-filming-out-of-respect-514498" hreflang="en">'The Crown' creator says the series is a love letter to Queen Elizabeth II. to pause filming out of respect</a></p>

<p>UK's longest-serving monarch breathed her last on Thursday afternoon at her home in Balmoral. She was 96. She died peacefully at her Scottish estate, where she had spent much of the summer.</p>

<p>The Queen ascended to the throne in 1952 and she was in service for over 70 years. She celebrated her Platinum Jubilee in July this year.&nbsp;</p>


The death of Queen Elizabeth II has reacquainted us with the tradition of royal mourning. Since there is a protocol for everything and wardrobe rules apply to all members of the royal family, they are required to carry a black outfit, that is fit for a funeral, with them at all times while travelling.

The death of Queen Elizabeth II has reacquainted us with the tradition of royal mourning. Since there is a protocol for everything and wardrobe rules apply to all members of the royal family, they are required to carry a black outfit, that is fit for a funeral, with them at all times while travelling. If you have seen some of the monarch's biopics, you might know that Queen Elizabeth II had no black dress in her luggage when she got to know about her father's death in 1952. At the time, she was visiting Kenya with her husband, Prince Philip. She had to arrange a black outfit on the way back to London. Post which, the queen made it a rule to always carry a black dress while travelling. Mourning outfits have been a part of European royal culture for centuries now. However, it reached its peak in the 19th century when Queen Victoria abandoned colourful clothes and adopted black clothing as an outward sign of grief after her beloved husband's death. Other royal protocols for women's fashion include the following - Cannot wear black outfits outside of funerals Cannot wear revealing cuts Big no to bare knees No heavy makeup Also read: 'The Crown' creator says the series is a love letter to Queen Elizabeth II. to pause filming out of respect UK's longest-serving monarch breathed her last on Thursday afternoon at her home in Balmoral. She was 96. She died peacefully at her Scottish estate, where she had spent much of the summer. The Queen ascended to the throne in 1952 and she was in service for over 70 years. She celebrated her Platinum Jubilee in July this year.

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Kate Middleton's first photo post-surgery pulled down by news agencies following allegations of 'manipulation'

British royal family members always carry a black dress while travelling due to this reason