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Sixteen separate problems were today identified with the first picture of Kate to be released after her surgery after it was claimed to have been digitally altered. Kensington Palace is under pressure to answer questions about the image of the Princess of Wales and her children, which royal aides said was taken by William. The image was shared with media yesterday - then withdrawn by picture agencies later the same day because of concerns that the image had been manipulated. Now, MailOnline has analysed the photo and identified 16 issues from Princess Charlotte 's hand to Kate's zip and Prince Louis 's jumper to Prince George's arm. Other issues relate to Charlotte's skirt and knee, Louis's jumper and hand, Kate's hair and hair and George's sleeve - as well as the ledge and step in the background. Kensington Palace has not commented on the concerns raised about the picture, with confusion around the image now further fuelling online conspiracy theories about Kate which have swirled online since her abdominal surgery in January. Here, MailOnline looks at the 16 different issues identified with the picture.

EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: Queen Camilla will lead the extended Royal Family at Monday's Commonwealth Day service with the absent King ordering all able-bodied working royals to attend. This shines an unwelcome light on the royal sickbay (the King, Kate and Princess Alexandra) as well as underlining the frailty of others. The Duke of Kent (89 this year) now needs a stick or wheelchair to get about and the Duke of Gloucester is 80 in August. And the one-time baby of the Windsor clan Prince Edward is 60 on Sunday.

The 59-year-old makes the admission in a memoir about his childhood called 'A Very Private School', which will be released on March 14 in the UK. He will open up about being sexually abused as an 11-year-old boy by a young female assistant matron at Maidwell Hall boys prep school, Northampton, during the 1970s. In a US version of the book, which The Sun has obtained, Earl Spencer writes: ''This woman's control over mesmerised boys was total, for we were starved of feminine warmth and desperate for her affection.' Describing her as a 'master of emotional manipulation', he adds: 'The effect of what she did to me was profound and immediate, awaking in me basic desires that had no place in one so young.'

While the Prince of Wales has been at his wife's side - and representing her at engagements - Carole (pictured left holding baby Kate, inset with grandson George and right with her daughter at Ascot), 69, also looks to have been eagerly on-hand to do what she can. There were previously concerns that the length of Kate's stint in the exclusive London Clinic suggested the procedure was 'serious'. The exact details of the princess's condition have not been revealed but the Palace said previously it was not cancer-related and that Kate wished her personal medical information to remain private. However, one thing is clear - she has supportive team tending to her recovery - with her mother at the helm alongside William. Speaking to PEOPLE , a palace insider said that Carole and her husband, who only need to take a short drive from Bucklebury, Berkshire to Windsor, are already 'an enduring factor in the upbringing of their grandchildren'.

A royal photographer has claimed Meghan Markle was 'noticeably' more tactile than the other royals when she joined the family. Award-winning photographer Samir Hussein captured the famous picture of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex linking arms under an umbrella at the Endeavour Awards in 2020 and described the picture as 'unusual'. Harry and Meghan are known to have broken from the usual formality seen in royal relationships by openly displaying affection and holding hands when out in public. Mr Hussein told The Telegraph: 'It was very noticeable when Meghan came on the scene just how tactile she was, like holding the Duke's hand and being arm-in-arm, so that was quite unusual.' The image of the pair looking adoringly at one another in the rain went viral and was taken at one of the couple's final engagements before they stepped down as senior royals. It will now go on display in London in a new exhibition charting the Hussein family's photography of the monarchy over the years.

The prominence of 'pleased-as-punch' Prince Andrew at this week's Windsor memorial service served as a vivid reminder of the troubles now besetting the Royal Family. And highlighted how untenable the prince's position has  become.That's the view of Richard Eden, writing in the latest edition of his Palace Confidential Newsletter. With, King Charles and Kate indisposed for health reasons, Prince Harry unavailable and Prince William unexpectedly absent, Prince Andrew found himself on the front row of the thanksgiving service for the life of King Constantine of Greece on Tuesday.

Prince Harry today lost a High Court challenge against the Home Office over a decision to downgrade his taxpayer-funded personal security when he visits Britain. The Duke of Sussex took legal action over the move by the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (Ravec) after being told he would no longer be given the 'same degree' of publicly-funded protection when in the UK. His lawyers had claimed he was 'singled out' and treated 'less favourably' in the February 2020 decision by the body, which falls under the Home Office's remit. But at a hearing in London in December, the Government insisted 39-year-old Harry's claim should be dismissed, arguing Ravec was entitled to conclude the Duke's protection should be 'bespoke' and considered on a 'case-by-case' basis. Two months on, retired High Court judge Sir Peter Lane has now issued his ruling on the case this morning - saying: 'The application for judicial review is refused.'

Thomas Kingston, Lady Gabriella Windsor's husband, has died aged 45, Buckingham Palace announced this evening. The couple tied the knot at St George's Chapel in the grounds of Windsor Castle, surrounded by family and friends, on May 18, 2019.

Queen Mary of Denmark (left and right) looked typically chic in a navy trouser suit as she congratulated the winners of the country's most prestigious research prize on Monday. The royal, 52, wore a double-breasted jacket and matching trousers by British brand The Fold to present certificates to the winners of the EliteForsk Prize, which recognises the achievements of five internationally renowned researchers aged up to 45.

The King and I, by the legendary theatre-writing composers, Rodgers and Hammerstein is once again a West End hit, this time starring Call The Midwife's Helen George. The story tells of Anna Leonowens, a widow who travelled to Siam in the early 1860s to teach English to King Mongkut of Siam's wives and children. Although it is set over 150 years ago the musical, and the later film, are considered so controversial in Thailand - as Siam became known in 1959 - that it has been banned there for over 70 years.

Returned to the Sovereign on the death of the knight, they are rarely displayed in public other than during the annual Garter Day procession at Windsor Castle. But two rare Stars of the Order of the Garter - worn pinned to the left breast - and a unique Garter band are to be exhibited at the Tate Gallery in London this week. Two of the insignias - the Star and Garter band - were given to the 2nd Marquess of Londonderry, Robert, Viscount Castlereagh by King George III in 1814 after he fought in the Peninsular War under the Duke of Wellington.

Lt Col Jonathan Thompson, (left) dubbed as 'the hot equerry' on social media, was once one of the late Queen 's most senior bodyguards and now serves His Majesty. He shot to unintentional fame during Charles' coronation (right). The so-called 'Major Eye Candy' has since regularly accompanied the King and royal family. But he was noticeably absent on Tuesday when Charles had his meeting with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (not pictured). A Palace source has since said that while he 'remains senior equerry to the King and the Queen,' Lt Col Thompson will be serving in a 'more executive and less public-facing role'.

Whether it was removing the back of a watch to see quite how it worked or haranguing a visiting bishop about the sermon he'd just preached, this royal was famed for an enquiring mind. And had a fascination with the paranormal, in particular, UFOs. This stretched as far back as the 1950s when he became a regular subscriber to Flying Saucer Review.

Meghan, 42, wrapped up in a £3,000 Hermes quilted jacket and 'Valerie' jeans from La Ligne as she watched Prince Harry hurtle down a bobsled track in Whistler, Canada, yesterday. Meghan's reversible jacket features a pure goose down filling, ribbed funnel neckline, Clou de Selle engraved snap closures and a printed lining. The mother-of-two added £100 Kamik 'Sienna' boots, £58 Blenders 'Grove' sunglasses and an Aritzia 'Babaton' cashmere beanie, costing £43.66.

A group of 'Brits' who serenaded Prince Harry and Meghan Markle by singing 'God Save The King' were captured on film as the royal couple put on a united front in their first public appearance since their royal rebrand. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are in the stunning Whistler Blackcomb ski resort in British Columbia for a two-day trip from California to promote next year's Invictus Games, the first time it will involve winter sports. 

Prince Harry and Meghan should be stripped of their titles to stop them shamelessly profiting off the Royal family , according to the Mail's talk show, The Reaction. In the latest episode, out today, Mail columnists Sarah Vine and Andrew Pierce set their sights on Harry and Meghan's new website 'Sussex.com' to ask whether the couple are trading off their Royal titles and are in breach their agreement with the late Queen. Without the Royal family, Ms Vine said, Harry would simply be a 'slightly thick, balding ex-soldier' while Meghan would be a 'moderately attractive, not very successful ex-actress'. After sources close to the former working Royals tried to quash any furore over the naming of the website, Ms Vine added: 'What really irritated me was that "their people" responded to criticism... by saying that Sussex is their surname. It is not their surname, their surname is Mountbatten-Windsor. Mr Pierce interjected: 'It is a shameless way, in my view, to monetarize them by reminding the world that they are Royal.'

As the Sussexes quietly launched a new website tonight, Prince Harry noticeably failed to mention being a member of the Royal Family while his wife Meghan Markle devoted just one line to her acting career on their respective profile pages. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex unveiled Sussex.com tonight , where they modestly describe themselves as a couple which is 'shaping the future through business and philanthropy'. Sussex.com has a simple design and details their work with the Archewell Foundation, Archewell Productions, patronages, ventures and organisations that they support individually or as a couple. The major rebrand, which comes after they stopped using their SussexRoyal.com website in 2020, also features a large photograph of the couple on the home page and two profiles, one for Prince Harry, 39, and another for Meghan, 42. But when reading through the Duke of Sussex 's profile, he appears to snub the Royal Family.

Harry and Meghan have rebranded their website Sussex.com and while they were about it, changed their children's surname, which was Mountbatten-Windsor. From now on, Prince Archie , four, and Princess Lillibet, two, are just going to be the Sussexes. We do not know for certain whether Harry and his wife have also changed their surname, but all the indications would suggest so, says A N WILSON.

Located on The Mall in the City of Westminster, Clarence House has been home to King Charles III and Queen Camilla for almost 20 years. The royal couple are 'very comfortable' in their London residence and have no intention of moving to Buckingham Palace, royal sources told The Sunday Times. Charles, 75, returned there last night after the Palace announced that doctors had unexpectedly discovered a so-far unspecified form of cancer as the King underwent an unrelated treatment for a benign prostate condition.

Prince William will continue to put his wife and children's welfare to the fore as he steps up to help his ailing father. While the heir to the throne will return to public duties today - after having decided to 'clear his diary' in order to support the Princess of Wales during and after her operation last month - he is not expected to pick up full-time royal duties quite yet. He will undertake two public engagements, holding an investiture at Windsor Castle on behalf of the King in the morning followed by a gala dinner in central London in the evening in his role as patron of the London Air Ambulance.

Princess Beatrice and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi were seen leaving Clarence House in central London on Tuesday morning just hours after the King's cancer diagnosis was announced. The pair were seen departing Charles' residence after an apparent visit but appeared to be smiling from behind the wheel of their vehicle. It was announced on Monday evening that while in hospital for an operation on his prostate, medics spotted a second issue 'of concern' for the monarch, which has since been confirmed to be cancerous. It is the second blow for Princess Beatrice after her mother, Sarah Ferguson , was recently diagnosed with a form of skin cancer.

Captain Kat Anderson, 33, (right) is an officer with the Royal Artillery who has previously worked for the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. She will be the King's new assistant equerry and will help oversee the running of the monarchy's diary of official engagements, while joining members of the royal family on public duties and global tours. Often described as the Royal 'eyes and ears', equerries are considered to be extremely important figures for the running of the monarchy.

The Duchess of York, 64, marked LGBTQ + History Month by posting a photograph of her impressive collection of shimmering rainbow headbands. 'In honour of the 2024 theme #UnderTheScope, I want to say a big thank you to the incredible work of LQBTQ+ people's contribution to healthcare and medicine,' she wrote in her caption. It comes after the mother-of-two, affectionately known as Fergie, revealed she was diagnosed with malignant melanoma just months after undergoing a second bout of reconstructive surgery following her breast cancer diagnosis. The diagnosis has left her 'thinking about her life and mortality', a source recently claimed.

Martin Bashir blamed his 'non-white' status at the BBC for the scandal over his Diana interview, documents revealed last night. The former star reporter claimed racism led to the 'professional jealousy' he suggested was behind the row over the Panorama scoop in which the princess famously declared 'there are three of us in this marriage'. Bashir claimed in a 2020 email released yesterday that there was 'irritation' at the BBC that 'a second-generation immigrant of non-white working-class roots should have the temerity to enter a royal palace'.

The Duke of Sussex wants a trial 'as soon as possible' unless the group meets his demands for compensation. Meanwhile, two former Coronation Street stars who fought alongside Harry at the first trial face a £242,000 legal bill. Last year the duke became the first royal in over a hundred years to step into the witness box at the High Court. He was the most high-profile of four claimants accusing Mirror Group Newspapers of hacking them for stories. After the seven-week trial, Harry was partially successful, and was awarded £140,000 by the judge. In his landmark ruling last month, Mr Justice Fancourt concluded that 15 out of 33 articles had come from hacking.

Charles walked out of The London Clinic in Marylebone with Queen Camilla by his side following three nights under observation. The 75-year-old monarch was admitted to the private hospital last Friday morning at about 9am as he underwent a corrective procedure for the benign condition. It comes just hours after his daughter-in-law the Princess of Wales left the same clinic after two weeks following planned abdominal surgery. The road had been cleared but a large crowd of children and onlookers had gathered to watch as they got into a waiting car. There was a strong presence of uniformed police officers who stood guard as the royal couple were driven away. It has been reported Charles could take up to a month off from public duties as he recuperates.

Queen Mary (left) carried out her first solo engagement since securing the throne last night as she watched Denmark secure a silver medal in the Handball European Championship. The royal (right), 51, travelled to Cologne, Germany, to support the men's team on the final day of the 18-day tournament.   The mother-of-four - who became Queen following her mother-in-law's abdication earlier this month - opted for a smart tailored blazer for her occasion. Inset: The royal was joined by German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to present medals to the two competing teams

Prince Harry jokingly accused John Travolta of 'dining out' on the story of his dance with Princess Diana as he stepped out in Los Angeles to be honoured as a 'Living Legend of Aviation'. The Duke of Sussex was presented with the prestigious award by Travolta who famously danced with his late mother at a White House dinner for President Ronald Reagan in 1985. Prince Harry embraced the Hollywood star and private pilot and referred to him as 'Captain John' before giving an acceptance speech at last night's Beverly Hills bash.

Princess Eugenie exuded elegance at the Dior Homme fall/winter 2024-2025 show during Paris Fashion Week on Friday. Eugenie, 33, graced the front row in a sophisticated all-black ensemble, featuring a pencil dress and tuxedo-inspired coat, at the glamorous event held at Ecole Militaire. Showcasing glowing skin, a red lip and lashings of eyeliner, the mother-of-two appeared radiant following a luxurious getaway in Jamaica with her husband, Jack Brooksbank , 37, and sons, Ernest, 2, and August, eight months. She expertly styled her outfit with a pair of classic court shoes, while her sleek brunette tresses fell over her shoulders. The royal was joined by the likes of Kate Moss and Rita Ora at the highly-anticipated fashion show.

King Charles III returned to the Sandringham royal estate in Norfolk with Queen Camilla this afternoon to rest ahead of his surgery in hospital next week. The monarch and his wife were flown more than 300 miles on a Royal Air Force jet from Aberdeen Airport to RAF Marham before being driven the final 15 miles. Today marked the first time that the 75-year-old King has been seen since the double royal health scare 48 hours ago on Wednesday afternoon that shocked the nation. Charles, who has been at his private home Birkhall in Aberdeenshire, is preparing for a corrective procedure after being diagnosed with a benign enlarged prostate. Buckingham Palace shared the news just 90 minutes after Kensington Palace said Kate had undergone abdominal surgery and would spend two weeks in hospital. Charles, who acceded to the throne 16 months ago and had his coronation at Westminster Abbey last May, will be admitted to an unidentified hospital next week. Today was the first time Charles has been pictured since the announcement - and it comes after Camilla said he was 'fine' and 'looking forward to getting back to work'.

His relief at his daughter-in-law's progress, however, is tempered by the knowledge that within a few days he, too, will be secluded in hospital as he undergoes a medical procedure for an enlarged prostate.

The new royal health concerns have cast doubt on the wisdom of a 'slimmed-down Monarchy', according to the Daily Mail's Richard Eden.Writing in the latest edition of his Palace Confidential newsletter, Eden says that Kate's lengthy hospital stay plus news that the King will be undergoing a procedure for an enlarged prostate has left the 'Firm' exposed - with few front-line royals now available to work. Yesterday, it was announced that the Princess of Wales has undergone abdominal surgery and is unlikely to return to public duties until after Easter .

The heir to the throne, 41, was spotted leaving The London Clinic behind the wheel of a £139,000 electric Audi E-Tron GT Carbon Vorsprung, followed by royal bodyguards in a Range Rover. William has taken time off to be with his wife and look after their children over the coming weeks. The Princess of Wales , 42, is 'doing well' having spent a second night on a private ward after major abdominal surgery as her husband, her parents and siblings cleared their diaries to support her recovery and care for George, Charlotte and Louis. It came as it emerged King Charles will be in hospital next week for an procedure on his enlarged prostate. Speaking in Aberdeen today Queen Camilla said: 'He's fine, thank you very much. Looking forward to getting back to work.' The Prince of Wales was seen departing the private London Clinic in Marylebone at around 12.35pm on Thursday. His wife could spend up to two weeks there recuperating and he spent the morning with her.

The London Clinic, where the Princess of Wales is being treated after undergoing abdominal surgery, first opened its doors in 1932. Its illustrious list of previous patients includes Prince Philip (pictured left after undergoing treatment in 2013), Princess Margaret (seen above right leaving after having a skin lesion removed in 1980), Hollywood star Elizabeth Taylor (inset top, leaving after a knee operation in 1963) and future US President John F Kennedy. The clinic has a leading cancer centre which hosts patients for chemotherapy, radiotherapy and other treatments. It boasts of being able to provide 'CyberKnife' radiotherapy for prostate cancer patients, 'SpyGlass' technology for patients needing an endoscopy and CAR-T immunotherapy for cancer sufferers. In 2019, it unveiled a specialist centre for robotic surgery. Patients get their own concierge service whilst the hospital's executive chef heads up a kitchen that serves fish from Cornish boats and meat from Smithfields Market.

EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: Has Denmark's new Queen Mary forgiven her husband Frederik for his alleged dalliance with Mexican socialite Genoveva Casanova? Yes, according to Australian body language expert Dr Louise Mahler who analysed their attempts at kissing on the Copenhagen balcony after they became king and queen.  'There were several opportunities for a kiss that were misaligned,' says Dr Mahler. 'Mary had an opportunity to kiss and Frederik missed it, then the opposite happened and finally they kissed. I thought the kiss was genuine and full of warmth.' Louise puts down her binoculars to give the marriage a thumbs up.

The day will kick off at around 1:35pm, with Frederik, 55, and Mary, 51, setting off in a car from Amalienborg to Christiansborg Palace, along with their son HRH Prince Christian. Shortly after, Margrethe will follow, leaving from Christian IX's Palace in a carriage. Both will pass through Frederiksgade, Bredgade, Kongens Nytorv, Holmens Canal and Prince Jørgen's Courtyard on the way. At 2pm, there will be a Council of State at Christiansborg Palace, which Margrethe, Frederik, and Christian will take part in together with the Government and the Council of State secretary. This is where the succession of the throne will happen, as Her Majesty The Queen will sign a declaration of her abdication.

She may have access to top international designers. But Zara Tindall showed her love for some affordable Aussie labels as she went on a shopping spree on the Gold Coast this week.  The 42-year-old daughter of Princess Anne blended in with other shoppers on Monday when she visited several popular clothing stores, including Seed, Country Road, R.M. Williams, Decjuba and Sportsgirl.

On Sunday, Denmark will welcome a new King and Queen as Crown Prince Frederik and his wife Crown Princess Mary (pictured right) ascend the throne after the shock abdication of Queen Margrethe. However, despite the accession being a historic occasion, not every Danish Royal Family will be in attendance. Prince Joachim (pictured with his family, left), Frederik's younger brother, will attend the event solo to support his sibling, according to Hello!. His wife, Princess Marie, and their two children, Count Henrik, 14, and Countess Athena of Monpezat, 11, will remain in Washington DC, where the family now live after Joachim became defence industry attaché at the Embassy of Denmark. A palace spokesperson said: 'Prince Joachim will be there, but the children go to school, there is no special reason,' before adding that Queen Margrethe's youngest son will leave Denmark the following day to return to his home in the US.

For all their many accomplishments, the Windsors have rarely been thought of as sparkling musicians. Princesses Margaret and Elizabeth both learnt to play the pianoforte, although it was Margaret rather than her sister, the Queen, who would become associated with the performing  arts. Charles had a go with trumpet and the cello but not, as he admits, to any great effect. Horses have mostly come before harmony. Yet that doesn't mean the royals haven't tried and, in a few cases, succeeded in mastering musical instruments - delighting the rest of us when their hidden talents are unexpectedly revealed...

The results appear to have been accidentally left behind at Hurst Lodge School in Ascot , where the Duchess was a weekly boarder in the early 1970s, and which relocated to a different site five years ago. Sarah, 64, who went on to write the hugely popular Budgie The Little Helicopter series of children's books and top the Sunday Times Bestsellers List with two recent novels, was widely reported to have gained six O-levels. She was a weekly boarder at the school, where fees were about £3,000 a year (equivalent to around £21,000 a year now). But the newly uncovered document shows that while the would-be Duchess gained an A in spoken English - the equivalent of today's English oral GCSE - as well as a C in art, she only got Ds in English language, English literature and biology, which then counted as a fail. She also failed French and geography. The results, along with a letter of thanks to the school for their best wishes following her marriage to Prince Andrew in 1986, were found during a recent renovation of the building by developers. Pictured right: Sarah with her classmates at Hurst Lodge School in Ascot

It might be a little unfair, but from modern architecture to the 'grey goo' of nanotechnology, King Charles has often been accused of sticking his nose in where it's not wanted. But when it comes to food and drink, he's really quite an expert. And that's when the royal schnozzle comes right into its own...