In the middle of the billowing uproar surrounding Kate Middleton’s recent Photoshop issue, Kensington Palace’s enigmatic response has further encouraged conjecture. As speculation about the veracity of the Duchess’ photo grows, people are left wondering what the Royals are hiding.
Why is Kensington Palace hiding Kate Middleton’s original image?
Despite the photo gaffe, which fueled suspicion, insinuations, and even conspiracy theories about Kate’s unexpected absence, the Royal Family has chosen to remain silent. Despite the turbulence, Prince William continues to carry out his duties, leading to what appears to be a sense of normalcy in the royal sphere.
The American media is having a field day with this huge catastrophe. Prince Williams and Kate Middleton’s personal lives have become a laughing spectacle for late-night show hosts, and the Washington Post has joined the Katespiracy circus with its latest cartoon implying William is attempting to trick the world with a false mannequin of the duchess.
However, the Royals and Kensington Palace have refused to compromise by writing a statement or revealing the original image. In a statement to PA Images, the palace reiterated its decision not to distribute the original, unedited portrait of Kate and her children. As a result, the modified version remains the only publicly available photograph, that is still featured on William and Kate’s social media profiles.
Robert Jobson highlights the challenges of potentially releasing the original photo
Robert Jobson, a renowned royal biographer, chimed in on the topic, emphasizing the difficulties surrounding the potential release of the original photo. According to the author, it is not as simple as releasing an unedited image of the Princess of Wales and her children.
“Absolutely, they should release the original image,” the Our King author said. “But is there an original image, or are there lots of different images?”
Concerns were raised about the photo’s modification approach, with a Photoshop expert advising that many photos were blended together. Jobson condemned the error, highlighting the importance of authenticity in images issued by the royal family.
Jobson described the occurrence as a “genuine mistake” committed by Kate, highlighting the difficulties of amateur photography in getting the intended outcome while being honest.