Princess Kate Apologizes For Editing Family Photo That Fueled Rumors About Her Health

LONDON (AP) — The Princess of Wales has apologized for “confusion” caused by her editing of a family photo released by the palace.

The image of Kate and her children was intended to calm concern and speculation about the princess’s health, but had the opposite effect.

Several news agencies that initially published the photo, including The Associated Press, withdrew the image over concerns about digital manipulation.

Issued by the couple’s Kensington Palace office on Sunday, it was the first official photo of Kate since her abdominal surgery nearly two months ago.

The retractions sent online speculation about Kate’s health into overdrive.

On Monday, Kate said on social media that she occasionally edits photos.

She offered an apology for any confusion.