Kate Middleton's first photo post-surgery pulled down by news agencies following allegations of 'manipulation'
Kate Middleton
Severalnews agencies, including the Associated Press and AFP,removed the first official photo released post-surgeryof 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, showsthe 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.
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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 TMZnear 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.
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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)