A major news agency is looking askance at Kensington Palace after a minor mix-up over a photo of Kate Middleton. The head of Agence France-Presse (AFP) said Tuesday that the agency is reassessing its close ties to Prince William and Kate Middleton. This comes after the publication of an altered photo of the Princess of Wales and her children. The image has already been removed from circulation.
During an appearance on BBC Radio 4’s Media Show, Phil Chetwynd, AFP’s global news director, was asked whether the palace could be considered a reliable source. “No, absolutely not,” Chetwynd said. “As with everything, when a source lets you down, the bar is raised.”
“We’re sending notes to all of our teams right now to absolutely be more attentive to the content that’s coming to our desktop,” he explained. “Even from what we would call reliable sources,” Chetwynd added.
The Upraor began when William and Middleton shared a Mother’s Day image
The commotion began last Sunday, Mother’s Day in the United Kingdom. William and Middleton shared a photo on social media. The image showed the princess, who has been out of public view since abdominal surgery in January, with her three children: Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis. 5 years. .
Almost instantly, observant Internet users spotted numerous glaring errors in Photoshop. Prominent agencies such as the Associated Press (AP), Reuters, Getty Images and AFP issued a rare “death notice” ordering media outlets to immediately remove the portrait.
Middleton apologized the next day on social media. “Like many amateur photographers, I experiment with editing from time to time. “I wanted to express my apologies for any confusion caused by the family photograph we shared yesterday,” the princess said. wrote in X. “I hope everyone celebrating had a very happy Mother’s Day. C.”
Kensington Palace Reportedly Denied Kate Middleton’s Original Photo to Media
Chetwynd revealed that the agencies held discussions before deciding to remove the image. They also requested the original from Kensington Palace, but it was reportedly rejected.
The altered image has further intensified the enigma surrounding Middleton’s health. Kensington Palace revealed earlier this year that Kate Middleton had undergone a scheduled procedure but that she would not reappear in public until at least April. Rumors have circulated about why Middleton is being reclusive. Theories range from Brazilian butt lift surgery to more serious medical procedures.
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