THREE photo agencies have issued a “takedown notice” of Kate’s adorable Mother’s Day photo – after royal fans spotted an editing error.
Mum-of-three Kate posed with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis before sharing the photo on Instagram on Sunday.
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Photo agencies have issued a ‘kill notice’ for this royal photo
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Royal fans noticed an editing error
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Princess Kate and Prince William together last October Credit: Reuters
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A family on their way to a caroling mass at Westminster Abbey in December Credit: Getty
But international photo agencies Reuters, AP and AFP issued “must kill” warnings for the family photo on Sunday evening.
Royal fans noticed that eight-year-old Charlotte’s arm was out of line with her red sweater in the picture.
It is common practice for image agencies to pull edited images.
In its “murder alert,” the AP said, “On closer inspection, it appears the source manipulated the image.”
The agency said in a statement: “The Associated Press originally published the photo, which was released by Kensington Palace.
“The AP later retracted the image because upon closer inspection, it appears the source manipulated the image in a way that did not meet AP’s photo standards.
“Photo shows inconsistency in position of Princess Charlotte’s left arm.”
The photo marks the first time the princess has spoken publicly since the operation.
It is also the first picture shared of the royal family since she underwent “planned” major abdominal surgery in January.
Devoted husband Prince William snapped a family photo in Windsor earlier this week.
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Kate wrote alongside the photo: “Thank you for your well wishes and continued support over the past two months.
“I wish everyone a happy Mother’s Day. C”
It comes after rumors emerged about Kate’s health after William missed her funeral mass last week.
He was expected to do the reading, but dropped out due to a “personal matter.”
Kate has only been seen once since the operation, in the passenger seat of a black Audi while her mother Carole (69) was driving her near Windsor Castle.
She was wearing sunglasses and seemed to be smiling slightly.
It followed her “planned major abdominal surgery” in January at a London clinic.
A private hospital in central London also treated the king as he underwent treatment for an enlarged prostate.
Kensington Palace previously said Kate was unlikely to return to public duties before Easter.
The statement read: “The Princess of Wales would like to apologize to anyone concerned about the fact that she has to postpone her upcoming engagements.
“He’s looking forward to getting back as much as possible, as soon as possible.”
Kate’s uncle Gary Goldsmith also spoke about her recovery on Celebrity Big Brother.
He said: “I spoke to her mum, my sister, she has the best care in the world.
“And all the family did was set up the car and take care of the family first.
“They made a statement and just said, ‘She needs some time to (recover) and we’ll see you at Easter’.”
If the princess recovers as planned, her first engagement could be at a family service at St George’s Chapel, Windsor, on Easter Sunday, March 31.
It comes after confusion over whether the royal family will appear as they review the dress rehearsal at the Horse Guards Parade for the Trooping of the Color on June 8.
This would be her first major public event since the operation.
But in the meantime it has been revealed that the Ministry of Defense put tickets to Kate’s event online before contacting Kensington Palace.
It is understood the Army will now remove the claim that the Princess of Wales will attend.
Timeline of the royal health battles
HERE is a date-by-date breakdown of the health battles that have hit the royal family this year:
JANUARY 16: Kate was admitted to a London clinic for abdominal surgery.
JANUARY 17: It was announced that the king will be undergoing treatment for a benign enlarged prostate.
JANUARY 18: William spends time at Kate’s bedside.
JANUARY 19: The King returns from Scotland with the Queen.
JANUARY 21: It is announced that Sarah, Duchess of York, has malignant melanoma, a skin cancer.
JANUARY 23: Kate’s stay in the hospital passes a week. JANUARY 26: The king was admitted to a London clinic for treatment.
JANUARY 29: The king was discharged from the hospital. Kate leaves the same day.
JANUARY 31: Queen Camilla announces that the King “agrees, that he is doing his best”.
FEBRUARY 5: Buckingham Palace announces that the King has cancer, but not prostate cancer, and that he will not perform public duties.
FEBRUARY 18: The King appears in good spirits as he attends a Sunday church service in the Sandringham grounds.
FEBRUARY 23: The King was filmed crying and laughing as he opened some of the 7,000 cards from well-wishers.
FEBRUARY 27: Prince William pulls out of the service at the last minute due to a ‘personal matter’, sparking a wave of baseless conspiracy theories about Kate’s health.
MARCH 4: Kate Middleton pictured in a car with mum Carole at Windsor Estate
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