Kate Middleton took responsibility for the photo-editing controversy in which the royal family is currently embroiled.
The photo also marked the first official picture of the princess sinceher abdominal surgeryin January.
Why was the image yanked after the fact?
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Frankly, that depends on who you ask.
I wanted to express my apologies for any confusion the family photograph we shared yesterday caused.
I hope everyone celebrating had a very happy Mothers Day.
C.
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That said, questions about the image linger still amid growing concerns for Kate Middletons health and wellness.
And its unlikely this photo-editing scandal will do much to shut down the rumor mill.
Middleton has been largely absent from public life since Christmas, ostensibly to focus on her convalescence.
Kensington Palace has yet to comment on her recovery except to reassure the public the abdominal procedure was successful.
