Donald Trump Supports Kate Middleton's 'Slight' Image Alterations: 'Editing is Commonplace'

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Donald Trump, Catherine, Princess of Wales. Getty Images (2)

Donald Trump doesn't see any issue with Princess Kate Middleton making changes to a Mother's Day portrait of herself and her children.

"That shouldn't be a big deal because everyone edits photos. You see movie actors on screen and then in person, and you might wonder if it's the same person in the picture," Trump, 77, mentioned during an interview with the U.K.'s GB News on Tuesday, March 19. "I saw the edited photo, and it was just a minor change. I don't see why there's so much fuss about it."

The former president expressed, "It's a tough time, they really targeted her."

The controversy started when news outlets were instructed to take down a photo of Kate, 42, with Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5, as it seemed to be altered.

Kate then addressed the drama through X.

In her statement on March 11, she started by saying, "Like many amateur photographers, I sometimes try out different editing techniques." She wanted to apologize for any confusion caused by the family photo shared yesterday. She also wished everyone a very happy Mother's Day.

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Kate Middleton with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. Prince of Wales/Kensington Palace / MEGA

The portrait of Kate and Prince William is still up on their official Instagram page. However, Instagram has included a warning message below the photo. The warning states that the photo has been altered or edited in a way that could potentially mislead people. Independent fact-checkers have flagged the image for potential misinformation, although it was not shared out of context.

Conspiracy theories about Kate's health and whereabouts were sparked by an editing mistake. In January, Kensington Palace revealed that the Princess of Wales had a planned abdominal surgery and would be taking a break from public appearances until after Easter. Despite being seen smiling during an outing with William on March 17, some remain unconvinced that everything is fine with Kate and William.

Andy Cohen expressed his disbelief on Monday, March 18, that the person in the footage from Kate and William’s visit to the Windsor Farm Shop was not Kate.

During a recent appearance on GB News, Trump mentioned that he was not bothered by Kate’s involvement in photo editing. However, he did mention the possibility of taking "appropriate action" if Prince Harry was found to have lied about his drug use history when applying for a U.S. Visa. Last year, The Heritage Foundation sued the Department of Homeland Security to access Harry's immigration records after he admitted to past drug use in his memoir, Spare.

When asked by GB News host Nigel Farage about the potential consequences for Harry, 39, which could possibly involve deportation from the United States, Trump responded with uncertainty, saying, "Oh, I don't know. You'll have to tell me. You just have to tell me."

Editor's P/S:

The article highlights the controversy surrounding Princess Kate Middleton's edited Mother's Day portrait. Former President Donald Trump downplayed the issue, dismissing it as minor and a common practice in photography. However, the incident has raised concerns about the authenticity of public figures' online presence and the potential for misleading information.

Trump's support for Middleton's actions is notable, given his history of making false or misleading statements. It is concerning that he may be influencing public perception of media accuracy and the importance of transparency. The article also touches on the ongoing speculation surrounding Prince Harry's immigration status in the US, with Trump suggesting potential consequences if Harry is found to have lied about his drug use history. This further underscores the need for accountability and honesty in the public sphere.