Posted on 03/10/2024 4:34:16 PM PDT by RandFan
Three photo agencies have retracted a picture of the Princess of Wales over concerns it has been "manipulated".
The image, taken by Prince William and issued by Kensington Palace for Mother's Day, showed Catherine with their three children.
But, Associated Press was the first to pull the image as it "did not meet" the agency's photo standards noting an "inconsistency in the alignment of Princess Charlotte's left hand".
Kensington Palace are yet to comment.
The photo shows the princess sitting down, surrounded by Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis and Prince George, the latter wrapping his arms around her.
It was the first official photo of the Princess of Wales since her abdominal surgery two months ago. Since then she has stayed out of the public eye.
The image was posted on the Prince and Princess of Wales's social media accounts with a message from Catherine which said: "Thank you for your kind wishes and continued support over the last two months.
"Wishing everyone a Happy Mother's Day."
But, late on Sunday night, the Associated Press, which initially published the photo after being issued by Kensington Palace, issued a "kill notification" - an industry term used to make a retraction.
It said: "At closer inspection it appears that the source has manipulated the image. No replacement photo will be sent."
A second photo agency, Reuters, said it too had withdrawn the image "following a post-publication review".
This was followed by a third agency, AFP, which also issued a "mandatory kill notice".
(Excerpt) Read more at bbc.co.uk ...
If the woman in the car with Carole Middleton was indeed the PoW, I can empathize with why she wants to steer clear of the cameras.
In that case issue an existing the photo the public hasn’t seen yet, make clear it’s post-surgery, and include a personal message thanking well wishers and promising to be back as soon as she’s able.
How hard is this?!
...not, repeat not, post-surgery...
Who the heck is advising you lot?
Your Deep State?!
“The Winfrey-Obama-Tyler Perry racialism complex was behind Markle at the start; but now that she has proved a loose cannon, even they are distancing themselves.”
Only as a punishment for not sticking to the narratives. She’ll eventually learn how to bark when they pull her chain. The only Potter kids who supported JK Rowling were the ones not into acting. All the rest had to assume the position.
Did it take attention away from her visiting the Uvalde family?
One can only hope. I remember Markle showing up right after the shooting to pass out water. She and Harry have no connection to Texas, although they keep trying. She has political aspirations of the highest degree. Something tells me Prince William figured this out quickly and although he was most likely brought up with liberal leanings, sees the writing on the walls. He knows what crazed leftists do to monarchists who are not atheists or Muslim.
Meanwhile, check this out...
Scroll down to images of the paperwork to see where the company known as American Riviera Orchard has been organized...
Delaware.
Just like, IIRC, all the others.
Delaware has long had a cottage industry in this because they have the most favorable laws for corporations.
Much more here...
Mama knows best? Is that her, or an investor?
Per someone at the link and according to the paperwork filed with DE, Mama Knows Best LLC was incorporated on January 19, 2024.
Two days after the POW's "abdominal surgery" was announced.
That's not just cold, it's glacial.
“Mama is Insufferable LLC” must have already been taken.
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