A careful examination of the latest photo of Kate Middleton with her children has revealed significant changes made through photo manipulation software.
Although these changes raise eyebrows, a closer inspection of the picture is necessary before any conclusions can be drawn.
By analyzing the digital image’s pixels, it becomes apparent that 26 areas have been noticeably altered, suggesting that elements were added or removed from the original photograph.
The question arises: Was Kate added to the picture eventually, possibly due to her absence during the photo shoot?
However, the possibility of a composite image constructed from similar images taken at the time cannot be ruled out.
Kensington Palace yesterday released the first photo of the Princess of Wales since the operation
Kate also published the apology on the Prince and Princess of Wales’ Instagram account
James Middleton is an Adobe Photoshop expert who has been using the software professionally since 1996 and is a lecturer at several universities in the UK
Applying Error Level Analysis (ELA), a method to detect inconsistencies in image compression, focus and textures, revealed no noticeable differences, making it challenging to produce an image without leaving a trace.
A close examination of the recent photo of Kate Middleton and her children has revealed intriguing anomalies, particularly centered around Kate’s face and the children’s hands, which has fueled speculation about the circumstances of the photo shoot.
The most notable changes are concentrated around Kate’s face, with evidence suggesting pixel swapping in this region.
The motive behind these changes remains unclear, leaving room for speculation. In addition, attention is drawn to the children’s hands, where noticeable discrepancies suggest that there may be tampering during the recording.
Notably, both Charlotte and Louis appear to have their fingers crossed in the shots, possibly indicating playful behavior typical of children.
As a parent, I can’t help but draw parallels to my own experiences of constantly struggling with my sons’ mischief during family photos.
It looks like Charlotte’s hand was copied over from another image as there is an empty space where her sleeve should be (left). Kate’s zipper appears to be misaligned in the photo as the top of it is further to the left and looks significantly lighter than the rest of the zipper (right)
Charlotte’s hair appears to end abruptly on her shoulder (left) on the right despite her hair on the left going a few inches. The corner of Charlotte’s skirt (right) was pointed out as another ‘editing error’ by social media pundits
Also, the image’s focus appears inconsistent, with certain areas, such as Kate’s right hand and parts of the children’s clothing, appearing blurry or out of focus.
This unevenness of focus adds another layer of peculiarity to the image and raises questions about the circumstances surrounding its capture.
While these sightings raise eyebrows, it’s important to approach them with caution as they may simply be quirks of the photo shoot rather than indications of abuse.
Nevertheless, they add an element of intrigue to an otherwise charming family portrait that invites speculation and discussion among viewers.
Modern technologies like the Google Pixel’s ‘Best take’ feature, which uses AI to swap faces from a sequence of similar photos, could have been used.
Yet scrutiny of the image’s metadata suggests characteristics inconsistent with mobile device photography, suggesting Adobe Photoshop’s involvement in the editing process.
While some changes to image metadata raise questions, it’s likely that they were made for benign purposes, such as adjusting file size or colors.
Therefore, while acknowledging the changes, it is premature to cry foul or allege a conspiracy.
In conclusion, the photograph presents intriguing questions about its authenticity.
Without concrete evidence of abuse, however, it’s still a lovely portrayal of the royal family, and we wish the Princess of Wales a speedy recovery.
James Middleton is an Adobe Photoshop expert who has been using the software professionally since 1996 and is a lecturer at several universities in the UK. He is not related to the Princess of Wales.