According to Middleton, that is correct.
In fact, she Photoshopped it herself.
I wanted to express my apologies for any confusion the family photograph we shared yesterday caused.
The Associated Press said that Princess Charlotte appeared to be manipulated in the photo. You can clearly see that part of her arm has been erased.Screenshot:The Prince and Princess of Wales / X
I hope everyone celebrating had a very happy Mothers Day.
C.
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 Mothers Day.
Others speculated that she was suffering from a more serious health condition and could be in a coma.
Thank you for your kind wishes and continued support over the last two months.
The caption also added that it was taken by Prince William in 2024.
It was also still available on Middleton and Prince Williams X account.
(Its not clear that it was Middleton in the photo.)
The Associated Press initially published the photo, which was issued by Kensington Palace.
The photo shows an inconsistency in the alignment of Princess Charlottes left hand.
Reuters and Agence France-Presse also pulled it, according toThe Telegraph.
The photo agencies did not immediately return Gizmodos request for comment.
Some users on X also noticed that Middletons hair was strangely blurred.
They also pointed out that the Princess hand holding Prince George was also blurred.
If I had to bet, thats what probably happened here.
But alas, shes a human whos recently had abdominal surgery and is under a lot of public scrutiny.
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