Kate Middleton’s struggles compared to Princess Diana’s amid photoshop crisis

She has come under scrutiny.

Despite efforts to quell speculation about Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, with a photo posted on Mothering Sunday, rumors about her health and whereabouts persist. The image, reportedly taken by Prince William, triggered discussions on social media, with claims of photo manipulation leading major news agencies to issue a “kill” order.

An apology signed by “C” explained that the photo had been touched up like other amateur photographers’ work. Despite this, doubts continued, and a new “proof of life” photo emerged showing the couple in a car, with Kate in shadow and turned away. The ongoing mystery has fueled speculations, ranging from plastic surgery to divorce and death, despite Kensington Palace’s reassurances of Kate’s recovery from planned abdominal surgery in January. As the public remains skeptical, the “Kate Watch” continues, reflecting the enduring fascination with the royals and their private lives.

Meanwhile, Royal insiders express concerns that Kate Middleton’s recent Photoshop scandal may be impacting her recovery from abdominal surgery and exacerbating intense speculation about her health. The Princess of Wales faced heightened scrutiny after posting a family photo on Instagram, which was poorly edited. Despite apologizing and taking responsibility for the editing, doubts persist, with comparisons drawn to Princess Diana’s past struggles under public scrutiny.

“It’s an awful lot to be under all of this public scrutiny when you are recovering from major surgery,” a royal insider told Page Six. “The rumor mill – particularly on social media – has gotten out of control, but Kate is recovering well and she will be back by Easter. “She just needs to be left in peace.”

Kensington Palace maintains that Kate will return to public life at Easter, but rumors persist. Recent photos show her with Prince William prompting speculation about her absence from official events. “I worry about all this attention on Catherine. She did not look happy at all in the car on Monday,” another insider added.