Controversy Surrounds Digitally Manipulated Royal Photographs of Catherine, Princess of Wales

Published: 19 March 2024 at 13:12

Getty Images revealed that a photograph of Queen Elizabeth with her family, taken by Kate and released by Kensington Palace, was digitally enhanced in 19 places. This comes after a previous retouched image of Catherine and her children caused uproar, with Kate apologizing for editing photos and stating she likes to experiment. The controversy threatens the royal family\'s relationships with news and photography agencies, as questions arise about the authenticity of the images.

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