1st photo of Princess of Wales since surgery is retracted, image appears doctored
The first photo of Kate, the Princess of Wales, since her abdominal surgery nearly two months ago was issued Sunday after weeks of speculation about her whereabouts. But the photo was later removed by The Associated Press and other news agencies because it appeared to be manipulated.
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![Britain's Kate, The Princess of Wales, speaks with a child as she visits Evelina London at St Thomas' hospital in London, Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023. The Princess, Patron of Evelina London, visited to officially open the new Children's Day Surgery Unit. (Ian Vogler/Pool Photo via AP) An adult listens to a child at a crafts table.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7139845.1710115747!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/britain-royals.jpg)
The first photo of Kate, the Princess of Wales, since her abdominal surgery nearly two months ago was issued Sunday after weeks of speculation about her whereabouts. But the photo was later removed by The Associated Press and other news agencies because it appeared to be manipulated.