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To not understand the fuss about this photo?

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beeonmybonnett · 11/03/2024 13:39

Why is it all over the news about the Princess of Wales’ photograph being “manipulated “ (I assume that means it was photoshopped)

Am I missing something or have the media just lost the plot? It’s a photo? Who cares if she made some changes to it? I’m not sure how that makes our lives any different. Quite frankly, I find it absurd that this is even being given airtime when there’s much more important issues to be concerned about e.g. Gaza/Israel, Ukraine and cost of living!

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BarrelOfOtters · 13/03/2024 09:27

So reputable news agencies issued a Kill Notice, which they wouldn't do for a bit of retouching, they gave Kensington Palace a day to come up with the original or an explanation first, which they didn't do.

It's more than just she was playing around with photoshop....

Vonesk · 13/03/2024 12:16

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DappledThings · 13/03/2024 12:23

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Your interesting use of capital letters certainly doesn't make your point more convincing that's for sure.

So lots of people think she's seriously ill. The photo was meant to put pay to those rumours and has failed to do so. So that may suggest she really is more ill than is being announced and that is being concealed.

I'm still in the "so what?" camp. Maybe she is at death's door, maybe she's just enjoying the time off. I remain not bothered by either option.

Vonesk · 13/03/2024 12:30

No, theres a even more ' bigger - picture'. Allegedly shes bailed out of Royal Life. And P. W. is trying to paint a picture of ' business as usual' even though P. K. wants out. Because hes been parading his side - kick for sll to see and shes sick of it. The last straw was Them planning to send P. G. To ETON full time boarder.

Vonesk · 13/03/2024 12:32

And P. W. is very fortunate because hes lucky that Allegedly no one believes the rumour that hes not even the rightful heir, allegedly being the spawn of King Juan Carlos Allegedly. Of Spain.

DappledThings · 13/03/2024 12:33

Vonesk · 13/03/2024 12:30

No, theres a even more ' bigger - picture'. Allegedly shes bailed out of Royal Life. And P. W. is trying to paint a picture of ' business as usual' even though P. K. wants out. Because hes been parading his side - kick for sll to see and shes sick of it. The last straw was Them planning to send P. G. To ETON full time boarder.

That's one set of rumours, yes.

Might be something in it, might be 100% bollocks. You have no idea, I have no idea.

Still doesn't explain why it matters.

StrawberryJellyBelly · 13/03/2024 12:54

Soowoo · 12/03/2024 23:35

😂😂

Thank god it was just that. I thought you were going to say he’s not real.

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I’ve reported your post for the use of the term ‘simple’.

Riapia · 13/03/2024 13:06

ShirleyPhallus · 11/03/2024 13:44

Of course it matters, we need to be able to rely upon news sources as authentic sources of information

Otherwise they could post any old shite and we’d believe it

😂😂😂

Tanpurplesand · 13/03/2024 21:51

Poor Kate! She is recovering from her operation. She doesn’t need this.
I feel like she is being bullied (she was bullied in boarding school).
So what? It’s a personal family photo that she didn’t have to share but chose to.
She photoshopped it like so many of us do to make the picture a little more better. It’s not like princess charlotte was holding diamonds or sn important m15 document or whatever. . It’s just a bit of her cardigan that was cut out for example.
The whole thing has got out of control and it is bullying. Enough is enough!!

OneMoreTime23 · 13/03/2024 22:02

She photoshopped it like so many of us do to make the picture a little more better.

Do you often add yourself to photos you weren’t in or replace your head for one from another picture? Are you the future queen?

crumbledog · 13/03/2024 22:12

Found the unedited version of the photo. Don’t know what all the fuss is about. She likes cats 🐈‍⬛

To not understand the fuss about this photo?
Tanpurplesand · 13/03/2024 22:13

Don’t be silly. That is not what she did.
She is recovering from a serious operation and does not need this bullying. Have empathy. She may be the future Queen but she is also a human being under alot of unfair pressure. Now is not the time.

Tanpurplesand · 13/03/2024 22:17

I love that photoshopped picture of the cats, Crumbledog.

RainbowNinja77 · 13/03/2024 23:15

I’m with you - who cares?!

OneMoreTime23 · 13/03/2024 23:19

Tanpurplesand · 13/03/2024 22:13

Don’t be silly. That is not what she did.
She is recovering from a serious operation and does not need this bullying. Have empathy. She may be the future Queen but she is also a human being under alot of unfair pressure. Now is not the time.

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It’s totally what they did. (Doubt it was her.)

TheTimeIsNowMaybeNow · 13/03/2024 23:29

If she doesnt want to be photographed right now for whatever reason then I don't see why she didn't stay at home. Yes there would still be speculation but being seen out in the car the first time not looking like herself really ramped it all up.

And if a minor op did turn into something more serious like some are speculating then I don't see why they couldn't have just issued a statement once she was back home recovering , they didn't have to go into what the medical issues are

They've turned ot into more of a drama than it needed to be

Alanjoy · 13/03/2024 23:53

I don't get it either, however, some people seem obsessed by it. Perhaps in future, when something terrible happens like a extinction event comet is about to hit the earth, they can print photos about some royal faux pas and we will be completely distracted.

Bibliopuss72 · 14/03/2024 23:02

I don't care about the royals, but the thing is - due to all the conspiracy theories, this was supposed to be a "proof of life" photo. The editing isn't a wee tweak here and there - it's been taken from 5 different pics, including Kate's pic being from a 10Yr old magazine cover. Then there being a 'new' pic of her and William in a car released, which was actually from before xmas with the background altered. It's all about trust, and right now nothing looks particularly trustworthy.

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