Kate Middleton faces criticism after a manipulated Mother’s Day photo of her and her children surfaced, prompting calls for transparency from Kensington Palace. Despite no official statements from the royal family, Harry and Meghan broke their silence. The couple’s fractured relationship with the royals, particularly Kate, has been widely acknowledged.

While Kensington Palace announced Kate’s surgery and received well-wishes from Harry and Meghan, the photo controversy reignited scrutiny on the Sussexes’ past pictures. Despite a spokesperson initially defending Kate, subsequent developments led to Meghan’s official response.Criticism mounted as social media users detected manipulation in the photo, prompting news agencies to retract it. Royal experts defended Kate, attributing blame to Kensington Palace for mishandling the situation. The controversy extended to Prince Harry and Meghan, with allegations of photo manipulation surfacing regarding their pregnancy announcement.Amidst the turmoil, Harry and Meghan reached out to Kate after her surgery, fueling reconciliation rumors. However, experts cautioned against commenting on Kate’s recovery, highlighting the impact on her mental and physical well-being.