Royal Photo Scandal: Palace Ties to North Korea and Iran Revealed

Kensington Palace's credibility has been called into question after releasing a manipulated photo of Kate Middleton and her children, prompting top news agencies like AFP, AP, and Reuters to issue "kill notices" for the image. The scandal has heightened concerns about the palace's trustworthiness, with AFP's global news director stating that the bar for source reliability has been raised. The incident has fueled existing rumors about Kate's well-being and whereabouts, and raised questions about the palace's transparency and adherence to media guidelines.