Kate Middleton has expressed profound remorse over the controversy surrounding the manipulation of a Mother's Day photo.
Admitting to 'editing' the image, which was subsequently flagged by international photo agencies, the Duchess of Cambridge is said to be deeply troubled by the repercussions of her actions.
The photo in question featured Kate posing with her three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, all wearing bright smiles.
Intended to reassure the public of her well-being, the image instead sparked a wave of conspiracy theories after four international photo agencies issued a 'kill' notice, citing manipulation suspicions.
Kate issued an apology the following day, acknowledging her experimentation with editing on the family photo, taken by Prince William.
According to a palace insider quoted by The Telegraph, the princess is feeling "awful" about the photo debacle and had endeavored to ensure the image was the "best it could be."
Additionally, a friend revealed to The Mirror that Kate "would likely be upset by the furore caused by what was supposed to be an innocent family photograph."
Royal sources disclosed that Kate had made only "minor adjustments" to the photo, yet it still resulted in a "bad day at the office for the palace," something that will undoubtedly prompt reflection in the future.
