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Some considered a step in the background to appear out of place
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Kate, Princess of Wales, has apologised for confusion created by a digitally altered family photograph that was released to mark Mother’s Day, with several areas of the image raising concerns. All photos: PA
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Issued by Kensington Palace, the photo has become the subject of an unusual dispute after picture agencies, including AP and Reuters, stopped distributing it over claims of manipulation
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Concerns were raised over a missing part of Princess Charlotte's sleeve
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There were also peculiarities over the alignment of the Princess of Wales's face and Princess Charlotte's hair
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An apparent inconsistent pattern on jumper worn by Prince Louis attracted attention
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Some considered a step in the background to appear out of place
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Kate, Princess of Wales, has apologised for confusion created by a digitally altered family photograph that was released to mark Mother’s Day, with several areas of the image raising concerns. All photos: PA
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/RG7CNJGYKFCM3LKJ23CJG54U7A.jpg?smart=true&auth=3653c7ed6cc05d837c78fc7ac25f54a7e425cacd53ae436c0a10e22a594b2e7c&width=400&height=225)
Issued by Kensington Palace, the photo has become the subject of an unusual dispute after picture agencies, including AP and Reuters, stopped distributing it over claims of manipulation
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/ITGONNRY7FDYTMR56M6M557MKA.jpg?smart=true&auth=9889d867f6ca9f12bcd68df7070580d1e9dd3a3b477d583ce6492fcdda505d4b&width=400&height=225)
Concerns were raised over a missing part of Princess Charlotte's sleeve
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There were also peculiarities over the alignment of the Princess of Wales's face and Princess Charlotte's hair
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An apparent inconsistent pattern on jumper worn by Prince Louis attracted attention
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Some considered a step in the background to appear out of place
Princess of Wales apologises for altered image that embarrassed royal family
Photo taken by Prince of Wales first to be issued since Kate's abdominal surgery
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Gillian Duncan
11 March, 2024
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