Condolences to the people of the United Kingdom. Over here in America, we too know what it’s like to have your fake leader play in your face in ways that are intended to make you question your sanity.
The most addictive story on the Internet right now is “Where’s Kate Middleton?” given that the princess of Wales has been missing from public since around Christmas time. It’s unclear whether she’s safe and healthy. Compounding the juicy drama is a photo Middleton posted Sunday on social media purporting to show her and husband Prince William’s three children. It followed weeks of open guessing about whether she’s gravely ill, missing on purpose, and even the possibility that her husband harmed her.
Thank you for your kind wishes and continued support over the last two months.
Wishing everyone a Happy Mother’s Day. C
📸 The Prince of Wales, 2024 pic.twitter.com/6DywGBpLLQ
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) March 10, 2024
It turned out the picture was fake. On the same day, newswire services like the Associated Press and Reuters that had disseminated the photo called for its retraction and an immediate halt to further circulation. A social media account supposedly co-run by Middleton and William issued an explanation on Monday that the photo was an “experiment with editing.” It included an apology for “any confusion the family photograph we shared yesterday caused.” It was signed with a “C” for Kate’s full name Catherine.
Like many amateur photographers, I do occasionally experiment with
