Royal expert on why Kate's photo editing response amid cancer diagnosis 'tells us a lot'
A royal expert says Kate Middleton's response to the photo editing scandal amid her cancer diagnosis "tells us a lot" about her character.
Speaking to Today Extra hosts David Campbell and Sylvia Jeffreys from London, Talk TV's Sarah Hewson praised the Princess of Wales for taking responsibility for the manipulated image.
"I think it tells us a lot about Kate and who she is that she wanted to put her hand up straight away and say, 'You know what? It was me'," Hewson said.
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Hewson said that "a bit of minor photo editing" now seemed "inconsequential" amid everything the princess was dealing after revealing her cancer diagnosis.
Earlier this month, the Prince and Princess of Wales posted the first photo of Catherine since her abdominal surgery in January, which received scrutiny over editing claims.
The photo, credited as taken by Prince William, pictured Catherine with their three children George, Charlotte and Louis for Mother's Day in the UK.
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The picture was shortly issued a 'kill order' by outlets for ?manipulation claims, prompting an apology from the Princess of Wales for causing 'confusion'.
"She didn't want anyone else to take the blame for this, even in that incredibly difficult situation that she found herself in," Hewson said.
"Many of us would say that those advisers should have been there, telling her, 'You can't do this'.
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"They should have been checking that photograph. But it was her who put her hands up and said, 'You know what? It was my fault and I'm sorry'."
?The photo scandal came after public concerns over Catherine's whereabouts about it was announced she had undergone planned abdominal surgery on January 16.
Over the weekend, the Princess of Wales shared an update on her recovery, revealing she had been diagnosed with an undisclosed type of cancer after her surgery.
In a video statement released by Kensington Palace?, Catherine shared "tests after the operation found cancer had been present."
The princess then revealed her doctors recommended she undergo a course of "preventative chemotherapy," which she is currently in the early stages of.?
According to Hewson, the UK public's reaction to Catherine's video statement ?has been "overwhelmingly admiration".
The royal expert added that Catherine's response "really shows just what an asset she is to the royal family and just why she is so respected and loved.?"
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