In a recent turn of events, royal fans have sparked further controversy surrounding the Mother’s Day photo released by Kensington Palace.
Calls for the original image to be unveiled have escalated after the princess issued an apology, adding fuel to the fire rather than dousing it.
The photo, initially intended to dispel wild social media conspiracy theories, has backfired, triggering a frenzy of irrational speculations about the Princess of Wales and the authenticity of the Mother’s Day snapshot.
New revelations have come to light, indicating that the image file was duplicated using photo editing software on an Apple Mac.
The file was saved twice, first on Friday at 9:54 pm and then again on Saturday at 9:39 am.
The circumstances surrounding these duplicate saves remain unclear, raising questions about who was involved in the process.
Catherine has since confessed to experimenting with editing, shedding some light on the situation.
Despite scrutiny by the Sky News data and Forensic Unit, the exact alterations made to the image remain a mystery.
Following the uproar, the Princess of Wales took to social media to issue an apology for the inconsistencies found in the photo.
However, the apology failed to satisfy some netizens who persisted in propagating outlandish claims regarding the original photo.
Notably, a peculiar conspiracy theory surfaced on TikTok, proposed by Alan Anstin, suggesting that the photo was doctored from an event in November 2023 involving Princess Catherine and her children visiting a baby bank.
Anstin’s argument, though flawed, gained traction as she pointed out discrepancies in clothing details, despite no direct correlation between the two events.
Concerns over anomalies in Princess Charlotte’s attire, such as a missing sleeve and misaligned skirt edge, fueled further speculation, with some questioning the positioning of Catherine’s zipper.
Anstin’s theory gained momentum online, with her TikTok video garnering over 4 million views and sparking tens of thousands of comments.
While some echoed her sentiments, others delved deeper into the conspiracy, citing environmental inconsistencies in the background of the image to support their claims.
The unfolding saga prompted public relations and crisis consultant Mark Borkowski to label the situation a fiasco, underscoring the need for transparency and trust restoration.
Pressure mounted on Kensington Palace to address the controversy swiftly, with the UK’s national news agency seeking urgent clarification on the image’s authenticity.
In a surprising twist, PA announced the withdrawal of the image due to lack of clarification from the palace, leaving many clamoring for the release of the unedited version.
Amidst the chaos, Kensington Palace stood firm in its decision not to reissue the unedited photograph of Kate and her children, signaling a stance against succumbing to public demands.
The incident has cast a shadow over the royal family’s credibility, highlighting the delicate balance between privacy and public scrutiny in the digital age.
As speculations continue to swirl, the palace faces mounting pressure to address the situation and rebuild trust with its loyal followers.