Picture agencies pull Kate Middleton photo amid 'manipulation' concerns

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Multiple photo agencies, including Reuters and AP, have pulled a new image of the Princess of Wales from circulation over concerns that it has been "manipulated".

The picture in question was released on Sunday morning to celebrate Mother's Day and shows Kate surrounded by her and Prince William's three children: Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

The image was initially circulated by a number of picture agencies but on Sunday night at least two withdrew it and told media outlets to "kill" the photo from their systems and archives.

Associated Press also updated its website to inform journalists and broadcasters that the picture was being "killed".

The updated caption read: "At closer inspection, it appears that the source has manipulated the image."

Kensington Palace had provided the photo to agencies and said it had been taken by the Prince of Wales earlier this week.

Kensington Palace has declined to comment.




She's been out of the public eye for months.