The Princess of Wales found herself embroiled in controversy this week after admitting to digitally altering her Mother’s Day photo. National picture agencies withdrew the altered family image from their databases amidst suspicions of manipulation.
Kate, who has faced speculation about her health since undergoing abdominal surgery in January, promptly issued an apology statement after admitting to “experimenting with editing”.
While some have suggested giving her space during her recovery, others have called for the release of the unedited version.
Accustomed to public scrutiny, Princess Kate has previously discussed her approach to handling negativity in the spotlight.
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During this time, questions have been raised – with many royal watchers suggesting she should be left alone during her recovery while others have asked for the unedited version to be released.
During her post-engagement interview with Prince William in 2011, Kate was asked by ITV News’ Tom Bradby: “You have said your family are very close, does it hurt about what’s said or do you let it run off all your collective backs on the grounds that’s just what you have go to live with?”
To which, Kate confidently replied: “Again I think, the people around home are very supportive to us and those are the people who really matter to us, our close friends and close family.
“I think if they feel you are doing the right thing you can only be true to yourself and you sort of have to ignore a lot of what’s said, obviously take it on board, but you have to be yourself really and that’s how I have stuck by it really.”
On whether she was feeling terrified about marrying into the royal family, Kate continued: “It’s obviously nerve-wracking, because I don’t know the ropes really, William is obviously used to it, but I’m willing to learn quickly and work hard.”
She added: “I really hope I can make a difference, even in the smallest way. I am looking forward to helping as much as I can.”
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Prince William and Kate exchanged vows on April 29, 2011, at Westminster Abbey, and they have since welcomed three children into their family: Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, of whom they are proud parents.
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After the release of the Mother’s Day photo, Kate explained: “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 Mother’s Day. C.”
Royal sources said the Princess of Wales made “minor adjustments” and that Kate and Prince William wanted to offer an informal picture of the family together for Mother’s Day.
“The Wales family spent Mother’s Day together and had a wonderful day,” the source added.
