What Prince William Was Up to Amid Kate Middleton’s Photo Controversy

Hours after the photo was shared, the Associated Press issued a “kill notice,” or an advising to editors and clients to not use, or remove, the photograph from their websites. 

“At closer inspection, it appears that the source had manipulated the image in a way that did not meet AP’s photo standards,” the news site said in a statement to NBC News. “The photo shows an inconsistency in the alignment of Princess Charlotte’s left hand.”

As Kate continues to recover from a planned abdominal surgery she underwent in January, fans of the royal family are growing eager for more information on her recuperation, but the Kensington Palace has stated they will only be sharing “significant updates.”

After the public reacted to another tight-lipped update that Kate continues to do “well,” last month, a rep for the Princess reminded the public of her desire for privacy. 

“Kensington Palace made it clear in January the timelines of the princess’ recovery and we’d only be providing significant updates,” her rep told E! News. “That guidance stands.”

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