"Kate Middleton's Apology and the Monarchy's Photo Scandal: A Royal Expert's Insight"

Kate Middleton apologized for the confusion caused by her edited family photo, with speculation still swirling about her involvement in the editing. Royal expert Neil Sean suggested that she was "quite happy" to accept the blame, as it diverted attention from other royal family members. The photo, which showed inconsistencies, was pulled by news agencies including the Associated Press, Reuters, and Getty. Sean also highlighted the challenges the palace faces in managing rampant conspiracy theories and social media scrutiny. Middleton's first confirmed royal engagement since her hospitalization is set for June.