Hold onto your crowns, because the palace just unleashed a whirlwind of royal drama! So, you know how they released this snapshot of Catherine, Princess of Wales (aka Kate Middleton) and her adorable brood, right? Well, it turns out that instead of settling the gossip, they just whipped up a fresh batch of conspiracy theories!
Kensington Palace stayed mum amidst the chaos, while three major international picture agencies collectively gave the royal photo the cold shoulder. “The source [aka the palace] has manipulated the image,” cried out ITV News royal editor Chris Ship, probably shaking his scepter in frustration.
But wait, it gets juicier! The Associated Press (AP) dropped the bombshell, issuing a mandatory kill order on the photo. Yes, you heard it right, a “MANDATORY KILL”! Sounds like something out of a royal spy thriller, doesn’t it? AP cited an “editorial issue,” because apparently, Princess Charlotte’s left hand wasn’t aligned properly. Someone call the royal manicurist, pronto!
Social media went into overdrive, with netizens dissecting the photo like it’s the latest episode of “CSI: Buckingham Palace.” People were pointing fingers faster than you can say “royal ruckus,” noting everything from missing rings to mysterious backgrounds. It’s like the world’s most regal game of “Spot the Difference.”
And speaking of missing bling, where are Kate’s wedding and engagement rings? Did they get lost in the royal laundry? And as for the where and when of the photo, well, that’s about as clear as a foggy London morning.
So, while we wait for the next installment of “The Royal Chronicles: The Mystery of the Missing Rings,” let’s all take a moment to appreciate the sheer absurdity of it all. After all, who needs soap operas when you’ve got the British monarchy serving up real-life drama? Stay tuned for more royal antics!
And now this from @AFP 👇
“MANDATORY KILL-DUE TO AN EDITORIAL ISSUE THIS PHOTO NUMBER 000_34L82NW BRITAIN-ROYALS BY PRINCE OF WALES HAS BEEN WITHDRAWN FROM AFP SYSTEMS AND MAY NO LONGER BE USED IN ANY MANNER. PLEASE IMMEDIATELY REMOVE IT FROM ALL YOUR ONLINE SERVICES, STOP USING” pic.twitter.com/CXYA6cp2gQ— Chris Ship (@chrisshipitv) March 10, 2024