Expressing regret for the "confusion" caused by the digitally altered image, Kate's apology prompted the world's major photo agencies to remove the photo from their widely accessed libraries.
Responding to an outcry that accused her of "manipulating" the family picture, Kate felt compelled to share a personal message on social media the following Monday morning. A friend of hers mentioned that the future queen would likely be upset by the unexpected controversy surrounding what was intended to be an innocent family photograph.
Royal sources clarified that the Princess of Wales had made only minor adjustments to the image. They emphasized that both Kate and her husband, Prince William, simply wanted to share an informal picture of their family together on Mother's Day. "The Wales family spent Mother's Day together and had a wonderful day," added the source.
