Princess of Wales may have had the best of intentions when she edited the adorable Mother's Day photo. But it backfired and fueled further speculation.
Publishing the photo as a newsworthy image without allowing for editing from the start was an avoidable mistake by those responsible at Kensington Palace. The British people may feel betrayed, the monarchy may have lost credibility, and trust may have suffered a deep crack. If the intention was to show Kate as happy and recovering, it must be clear that the picture will be closely scrutinized after the long break.