Kate Middleton tweeted her apologies after leading photo agencies

Kate Middleton was spotted leaving Windsor Castle with Prince William on Monday just hours after apologizing for releasing a doctored family photo.

The Princess of Wales, 42, who has been recovering from abdominal surgery, was pictured in a black Land Rover to accompany her husband on the ride to Westminster Abbey, where the prince will attend the annual Commonwealth Day service without her.

It was the princess’ first public appearance in more than two months following her surgery, with Kate last appearing on Christmas Day while attending church in Sandri

Camilla and William speak together as they attend an annual Commonwealth Day service ceremony at Westminster Abbey in London, on March 11, 2024.

The Princess of Wales is not expected to return to her public duties until sometime after the Easter holiday.

Kate’s absence from the public eye had stirred up conspiracies over her health, which were only exacerbated when the princess released a doctored photo of her and her children, forcing her to issue an apology Monday morning.

Kate tweeted her apologies after leading photo agencies — including Reuters, the Associated Press, Getty and AFP — all yanked the image over numerous signs it had been altered.

The altered photo showed the princess smiling happily with her three children – Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5 – and served as the first official photo of Kate since her surgery.
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