Prince William and Kate Middleton are preparing to release a photo in honor of Prince Louis' upcoming sixth birthday next month. The royal couple is currently deliberating on who should be the photographer following a recent photo editing controversy.
A source revealed to The Sunday Times that Prince William and Kate Middleton understand the public's interest in seeing their children on special occasions like birthdays. Prince Louis will turn six on April 23, and it is customary for the palace to unveil a new portrait of him a few days before his birthday.
In previous years, Kate Middleton, who describes herself as an 'amateur photographer,' has taken informal pictures of their children for their birthdays. However, this year may see a change in approach due to the backlash surrounding a manipulated photo released on UK Mother's Day.
Reports suggest that a final decision has not been made on whether Middleton will capture the birthday photo or if a professional photographer will be enlisted. The couple hopes that the upcoming photo of Prince Louis will not generate the same level of controversy as the recent Mother's Day image.
The controversial Mother's Day photo featured Kate Middleton seated with her three children: Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. The image faced criticism for apparent editing errors, prompting major photo agencies to issue a directive for its removal from media outlets.
Following the backlash, Middleton issued an apology, acknowledging that she occasionally experiments with editing photos and expressing regret for any confusion caused by the shared family picture.
A friend close to the couple shared that Middleton was deeply affected by the negative response and emphasized the importance of transparency even in seemingly innocent actions like photo editing.
Kate Middleton is expected to resume her royal duties in April after undergoing abdominal surgery earlier this year.
