As part of Meta, the parent company of Instagram, the platform has sought the assistance of third-party fact-checker EFE Verifica to carefully examine the content shared on its platform. The photo in question has not only caused concern for Instagram but has also led prominent organizations like the French news agency AFP to distance themselves from Kensington Palace due to doubts about its trustworthiness.
AFP, a highly respected player in the news industry, made a bold statement this week by publicly expressing skepticism about Kensington Palace as a reliable source. To address this issue, the global news director of AFP has announced strict measures, promising to thoroughly verify any information originating from the palace in the future.
On Sunday night, numerous news outlets swiftly retracted their initial reports after sharing a photo that was supposedly released by the Palace, announcing the return of the princess. However, upon closer examination, doubts arose about the authenticity of the image, suggesting possible manipulation or even the use of artificial intelligence to fabricate it.
The controversial photo depicted Princess Kate, 42 years old, happily posing with her three children during an outdoor photoshoot, capturing what appeared to be a perfect moment frozen in time. However, keen-eyed observers noticed a major "editing fail" specifically related to Princess Charlotte's hand.
