In response to the controversy, Middleton issued an apology, stating that she occasionally experiments with editing. However, many doubt she wrote the apology herself. The photo's anomalies, such as inconsistencies in the alignment of body parts and clothing glitches, have been pointed out by internet sleuths. While some wished Middleton well in her recovery, others have created amusing versions of the photo, including ones with moving heads and superimposed faces.
Key takeaways:
- Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, posted an altered photo of herself and her three kids on official royal social media accounts, sparking speculation and conspiracy theories.
- News agencies including Reuters and the Associated Press released advisories cautioning media outlets not to use the image because it had been manipulated.
- Internet sleuths have pointed out inconsistencies in the alignment of body parts and clothing glitches in the photo, leading to further speculation and amusement on social media.
- Some people doubt that Middleton was the one who altered the photo, while others are imagining the impact of this incident on the Netflix drama 'The Crown'.