Kensington Palace had devoted weeks to meticulous planning for a significant announcement concerning Kate Middleton.
Their efforts were intended to culminate in the release of a photo of Kate, aimed at quelling intense social media speculation regarding her health.
However, all the diligent work was undone in a mere 40 minutes when Prince William inadvertently sabotaged the effort, sparking further chaos following a row over photo manipulation, as reported by The Daily Mail.
The Duchess of Cambridge, who underwent abdominal surgery in January, had been temporarily sidelined from her royal duties to facilitate her recovery. However, her prolonged absence fueled rampant conspiracy theories about her health.
As speculation reached fever pitch, aides at Kensington Palace worked tirelessly to dispel the growing rumors surrounding Kate.
Royal sources revealed that Kate had made "minor adjustments" to a photo taken by Prince William using a Canon camera. The mother of three had hoped to create a "lovely informal" picture for the occasion, editing it twice to ensure it was "as best as it can be."
"This was an amateur, family photograph taken by the Princess of Wales. Their Royal Highnesses wanted to offer an informal picture of the family together for Mother's Day," stated a palace insider.
The turmoil surrounding the photo deeply upset and angered the couple, according to insiders.
