A series of tweets from various news outlets have brought to light concerns over digitally manipulated photographs released by the royal family, specifically those taken by Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales. The controversy centers on two photographs: one featuring the late Queen Elizabeth II with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and another being Prince Archie's christening snap. Both have been flagged by global photo agencies, including Getty Images, for evidence of digital manipulation within less than two weeks. This issue has sparked discussions about the authenticity of royal family portraits and has led to what some are calling '#KateGate'. The situation has put Kensington Palace under scrutiny, especially following the release of a video that seemingly aimed to address the growing concerns but instead added to the speculation regarding Kate Middleton's involvement in photo editing.
Kate Middleton is accused of editing another photo, this time of the Queen and her 10 grandchildren. https://t.co/3F3YMPHxjL
The royal family is facing backlash again for what appears to be another manipulated photo, this time of Queen Elizabeth II and her grandchildren. https://t.co/oD1eijkWMP
For the second time in two weeks, a global photo agency has flagged a royal family portrait for evidence of digital manipulation. https://t.co/vWLx2qDWQY
Picture agency flags ANOTHER photo of the royals as Prince Archie's christening snap is said to have been 'digitally enhanced' despite photographer's denial https://t.co/gSX00P7KIG https://t.co/PvYdOq8pZ2
Getty Images issues new editing notice on royal family photo taken by Kate Middleton https://t.co/cGYNQaCE8U
Getty Images issues new editing notice on royal family photo taken by Kate Middleton in 2022 https://t.co/pAsmNIrMA4
Kate's photo of late Queen was doctored, agency says, as princess spotted in public for first time in months https://t.co/6qVkBv8lhO
Kate Middleton is under fire again. After Middleton's Mother's Day photo received kill notices from major wire services, another one of her photos has been flagged for manipulation by Getty Images. https://t.co/b2Mm8Gxh9l
For the second time in less than two weeks, a global photo agency has issued an editing notice on a royal family photo shared by Kate, the Princess of Wales. https://t.co/6OSr0zSjI6
Another photo taken by the Princess of Wales has been flagged as manipulated. https://t.co/ySW5Jcg9IR
Portrait of late Queen with grandchildren taken by Kate was manipulated, Getty says https://t.co/ji4MYqwXvP
Kate Middleton Health Rumors Continue Despite Video Footage as Second Image Is Deemed Altered https://t.co/6zNO6CZX6u
Another image released by Buckingham Palace has evidence of being digitally manipulated, according to international photo wire service Getty Images. https://t.co/Jq5zFkbUrT
As yet another Kate Middleton photo is labeled as "digitally manipulated." Just how deep is the Princess into Photoshop?https://t.co/HfKHmDhdu6
Kate suffers fresh blow as second photo taken by princess flagged over editing concerns https://t.co/y1O3XYi0F6
A photograph of Queen Elizabeth with her 10 grandchildren and great-grandchildren clicked by Princess of Wales Kate Middleton has been found to be altered at source #KateGate https://t.co/8qKJ1mUDNM
Kensington Palace Feels Heat Over Second "Digitally Enhanced" Image; Kate Middleton Video Emerges https://t.co/ORoUwRzUtF
A picture released last year by the royal family appears to have been edited multiple times. https://t.co/SpI7kDx5RC
Portrait of late Queen Elizabeth II with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and taken by Kate Middleton was also manipulated, picture agency reveals https://t.co/xEH7OZLXOH https://t.co/UG4cocBV3q
📸 Portrait of late Queen with royal children was manipulated https://t.co/aqMLzR35zX