Paris Jackson, the only daughter of late pop star Michael Jackson, opened up about her African-American roots and how proud she is of that, as well as the criticism she received.
Paris, 25, was born to parents Billie Jean hitmaker and Debbie Rowe in 1998.
Over the years, there have been speculations that Jackson wasn’t the biological father of his three children, Paris and her two brothers, Bigi, 22, and Prince, 27. This was due to the fact that that many couldn’t see any resemblance between the late star and the kids, especially Paris who has white skin, light eyes and now bleached-blond hair.
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The kids were very close with their father who went to great lengths to protect them from media scrutiny. His measures were unlike, however. He would show his son Bigi to the public with his face covered with a blanket, causing him troubles while growing up because his friends often teased him. He now prefers to be called Bigi.
Following the star’s death in 2009, his children were tossed alone in the public eye, turning them a highly profitable prey for the media that were eager to share their photos and followed their every step.
This experience left Paris battling a post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
“I experience audio hallucinations, sometimes, with camera clicks and severe paranoia and have been going to therapy for a lot of things, but that included,” she shared.
By age 15, Paris attempted suicide “multiple times” and in 2019 she was admitted at a treatment facility. “It was just self-hatred…Low self-esteem, thinking that I couldn’t do anything right, not thinking I was worthy of living anymore.”
Today, she’s a successful musician who follows into her father’s footsteps. Over the years, she has also walked the runway for famous brands such as Chanel. Paris is a member of the band The Soundflowers.
“Everyone in my family does music. I mean, I’m a Jackson,” she said in 2020. “It makes sense that I’m a musician but like, a Jackson doing folk indie?”
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Paris is very close to her brothers and looks up to Prince. “He’s everything to me, you know?” In 2020, she told People of her relationship with her older brother. “I’ve always looked up to him and always wanted his approval and everything, and wanted to be more like him.”
He loves and supports his younger sister as much. “Basically, as a person, she is who my dad is. The only thing that’s different would be her age and her gender,” he said of Paris, adding that she’s similar to her father “in all of her strengths, and almost all of her weaknesses as well. She’s very passionate.”
The physical appearance of the King of Pop underwent significant changes over the course of his life and many accused him of bleaching his skin, which was considerably darker in his younger days, but he claimed he had never done anything to his skin and that it turning white was a result of Vitiligo, during an Oprah interview in 1993.
“I am proud of my race. I am proud of who I am,” Jackson told Winfrey at the time.
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Back in 2017, speaking of herself, Paris told Rolling Stone magazine she “considers [herself] black,” and that “[Michael] would look me in the eyes and he’d point his finger at me and he’d be like, ‘You’re black. Be proud of your roots.’”
“Most people that don’t know me call me white. I’ve got light skin and, especially since I’ve had my hair blond, I look like I was born in Finland or something,” she said. “And I’d be like, ‘okay, he’s my dad, why would he lie to me?’ So I just believe what he told me. [Because], to my knowledge, he’s never lied to me.”
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This declaration of race triggered criticism on Paris. Among the rest, it was host Wendy William’s that mocked Paris’ statement.
“I get that she considers herself black and everything, but I’m just talking about the visual because you know…black is not what you call yourself, it’s what the cops see you when they got steel to your neck on the turnpike.”
She added: “It’s what they see. But that’s cute and good for her.”
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Official portrait of President Donald J. Trump, Friday, October 6, 2017. (Official White House photo by Shealah Craighead)
During recent public appearances, former president Donald Trump displayed mysterious red marks on his hand.
The marks could be spotted on his thumb, index finger and palm as he waved to cameras. This led to speculations over the cause, and according to some, the issue with Trump’s hand could be a result of a fall, a hand herpes, or even ketchup.
Dr. Joshua Zeichner, an associate professor of dermatology at the Mount Sinai Hospital, was questioned of the potential reasons for the appearance of the red marks. Speaking to Business Insider, he explained, “Rashes on the hands can be caused by a variety of factors, ranging from infections to inflammatory conditions to external exposures.”
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Of course, he added that it is not possible to diagnose a skin ailment from a single photo.
Further, Zeichner offered four explanations for Trump’s hand rashes, most of which are certainly less intriguing than the theories floating around the internet.
His hands are too dry?
One of the reasons for Trump’s red marks could be that his hands are too dry. The former president once revealed he’s been a “germophobe,” so this hypothesis of him likely washing his hands too often and making them dry may hold merit. Dry hands may also be a result of cold weather.
Golf-related blisters?
Being a passionate golf player, Trump spends time at the golf court and enjoys the game, so according to Dr. Zeicher, the red marks may result from “friction from activities like golf, weightlifting, or baseball.”
“Even exposure to lime juice in the presence of sunlight can cause a chemical burn to the skin,” or “margarita burn,” according to Zeichner. Trump doesn’t consume alcohol, but a zesty mocktail can leave welts on your skin.
None of the above!
The exact reason for Trump’s red marks on his hand can’t be stated judging from a photo. It can simply be an insect bite, who knows.
During both presidential campaigns, past and present, Trump has bragged about his perfect health state.
As per a medical report signed by Trump’s personal doctor, the former president and business mogul’s general health is “excellent.” Trump shared a report proclaiming his “exceptional” cognitive health on the day of Joe Biden’s 81st birthday.
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Regarding the weight Trump lost, the letter by his doctor states it’s a result of “an improved diet and continued daily physical activity.” Further, the doctor claimed Trumps “laboratory analysis” came back more favorable than in prior testing without specific metrics listed.
In 2015, Trump’s doctor said he would be “the healthiest person ever elected to the presidency.” The doctor later admitted that the patient had written the note.
This isn’t the first time Trump’s health to be widely spoken about. During his time at the White House, his physical and mental health came under scrutiny and some even saw him unfit as a head of the country. made headlines for days by talking about how well he did on a test of dementia that he said was an intelligence test. He said the questions were about picking out an elephant and saying “Person. Woman. Man. Camera. TV” over and over.
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Breaking months of silence and speculations surrounding her health, Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, announced cancer diagnosis Friday in an on-camera statement shared by Buckingham Palace.
“In January, I underwent major abdominal surgery in London, and at the time, it was thought that my condition was non-cancerous,” she said. Kate further video detailed that tests following her ‘planned’ abdominal surgery revealed the presence of cancer.
“My medical team therefore advised that I should undergo a course of preventative chemotherapy and I am now in the early stages of that treatment,” said the statement. “This of course came as a huge shock, and William and I have been doing everything we can to process and manage this privately for the sake of our young family.”
LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 21: Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales attend a ceremonial welcome for The President and the First Lady of the Republic of Korea at Horse Guards Parade on November 21, 2023 in London, England. King Charles is hosting Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife Kim Keon Hee on a state visit from November 21-23. It is the second incoming state visit hosted by the King during his reign. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
The Princess further detailed that it had taken her time to recover from the surgery and “to explain everything” to her children George, Charlotte and Louis.
“As you can imagine, this has taken time. It has taken me time to recover from major surgery in order to start my treatment. But, most importantly, it has taken us time to explain everything to George, Charlotte and Louie in a way that’s appropriate for them and to reassure them that I’m going to be okay. As I said to them, I am well, and getting stronger every day by focusing on the things that will help me heal. In my mind, body and spirits. Having William by my side is a great source of comfort.”
She didn’t reveal the specific type of cancer she’s battling.
In the video, she asks for privacy during this difficult time for her and her family.
The Princess of Wales continued, “Having William by my side is a great source of comfort and reassurance too. As is the love, support and kindness that has been shown by so many of you. It means so much to us both. We hope that you will understand that, as a family, we now need some time, space and privacy while I complete my treatment. My work has always brought me a deep sense of joy, and I look forward to being back when I am able — but for now, I must focus on making a full recovery.”
“At this time, I am also thinking of all those whose lives have been affected by cancer. For everyone facing this disease, in whatever form, please do not lose faith or hope,” she concluded. “You are not alone.”
Her public statement put a stop to the conspiracy theories that have been circulating for a couple of months.
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In the wake of ongoing speculation surrounding the Princess of Wales’ condition and whereabouts, British police were asked to look into a potential breach of Kate’s health records, a British health minister claimed, as per reports.
Kate’s decision to reveal her cancer diagnosis and the treatments she has started could be a result of this potential health records breach.
Following her abdominal surgery, Kate was nowhere to be seen until TMZ posted a photo of her in the car together with her mother.
Later, Kate shared a photo of herself and her children posing at the patio, but it was determined that the photo was manipulated. The Princess took the blame for it, saying she was the one who had edited the photo herself.
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At the age of just 16, Kathy was forced to take responsibility for her family because her mother was ill and her father left her and her siblings and moved to Europe.
Still just a child, she found a job at the nearest hair salon where she did mundane tasks like sweeping and washing hair. However, it didn’t take long before this determined young lady started climbing the ladder and building a successful career as a renowned hairdresser.
One day, she met someone who seemed to belong to a completely different world, a law graduate from a wealthy family. They started dating, but it looked like he overlooked the the intelligence of her career demands.
Kathy did her best to achieve mutual respect while mingling the contrasting worlds the two belonged to.
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Stan, her boyfriend, would often crack some casual jokes about Kathy being a hairstylist and as much as she felt uncomfortable at those moments she tried to convince herself that Stan just wanted to be humorous around his friends. However, over time, these jokes, which became more and more frequent, started bothering her and felt like criticism.
Stan would often compare their educational choices, bragging about being a Yale graduate while she didn’t attend college. All this made their engagement weigh on her, especially when she would take a look at the diamond ring Stan proposed her with.
One evening, the couple attended dinner with some of Stan’s friends who discussed legal theories and case studies, topics far removed from Kathy’s daily experience, yet interesting to her.
In an effort to include her in the conversation, one of Stan’s friends asked Kathy something about an ongoing public issue, but just as she wanted to answer, Stan said, “Don’t bother asking her; she’s just a hairdresser. She doesn’t care about this kind of thing, right, honey?”
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Kathy’s world turned upside down.
She felt humiliated beyond words as a mix of forced chuckles and awkward silence filled the place.
Angry, but doing her best to hold her composure, Kathy said, “Okay, thanks, Stan, I’m so glad you made sure I didn’t embarrass you.” The rest of the night, she didn’t say a word as she was overflowed with mixed emotions.
The incident at the dinner made Kathy question her future with someone who saw her as less. She knew she needed to do something and prove her worth, not only to Stan, but to everyone in her life, and that’s when she came up with an idea.
Kathy contacted some of her clients, who were actors, business women, entrepreneurs, and public figures and asked from them to help her teach Stan a lesson he would never forget.
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The following day, Kathy called Stan and played it cool. It was obvious he was relieved because he though she forgave him about the incident with his friends. She asked him over that night and told him she was going to be with some friends.
When Stan arrived, he was stunned to see that many influential people at one place.
Kathy explained they were all her clients, and among them was Mrs. Williams, his boss.
“Honey, how do you know Mrs. Williams? She’s my boss. I have to introduce myself; this could be the chance for a promotion,” he suddenly said.
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Kathy put her arm around him and led him to the group of women, among which Stan’s boss. “Hello ladies, I’ve been eager to introduce you to my fiancé. Meet Stan. Please be gentle with him; he’s an assistant and tends to get a bit anxious around influential women, right, sweetheart?” she said sweetly.
Shocked and a bit terrified, Stan said, “No, no, I am a Yale Law graduate, I’ve worked in your firm for two years and am aiming to become a junior partner soon, and I—” he faltered as the women gave him an indulgent smile.
“How could you do this to me?” Stan snapped. “I looked like a fool, thanks to you, and felt so embarrassed.”
“Hurts, huh? I just showed you the same treatment you gave me at dinner with your friends. These people are my friends and listen to what I say,” Kathy told him with confidence.
He was very mad, but Kathy explained that what happened to him was just a mirror image of what she experienced during the diner with his friends.
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A couple of days later, Stan called Kathy to apologize, but she couldn’t get over the fact that someone she loved and planned to spend her life with thought so little of her for so long. She returned the engagement ring and told him that it would take time before they try to start anew.
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A royal gossip that never seemed to fade away entirely and is circulating around for over five years is the alleged affair of Prince William and one of Kate Middleton’s friends, Rose Hanbury.
This rumor made headlines again following the fuss surrounding Kate Middleton and her ‘planned’ abdominal surgery after which she was nowhere to be seen. The public questioned the sincerity of the Palace when they assured them that the Princess was doing well because they failed to provide any details regarding the surgery or Kate’s whereabouts.
Things turned heated when the Princess of Wales decided to share a photo of herself and her children on Mother’s Day on which she wasn’t wearing her wedding ring.Fans were quick to spot this detail, as well as the fact that the image was manipulated.
As result, news agencies issued “kill notices,” which are advisory notices to remove or not use a specific photo.
LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 12: Catherine, Princess of Wales attends the National Service of Remembrance at The Cenotaph on November 12, 2023 in London, England. Every year, members of the British Royal family join politicians, veterans and members of the public to remember those who have died in combat. (Photo by Ian Vogler – WPA Pool/Getty Images)
“It appears that the source has manipulated the image,” the Associated Press notification read.
They also released a statement, saying, “The Associated Press initially published the photo, which was issued by Kensington Palace. The AP later retracted the image because at closer inspection, it appears that the source had manipulated the image in a way that did not meet AP’s photo standards. The photo shows an inconsistency in the alignment of Princess Charlotte’s left hand.”
Kate posted on X that she was the one who edited the photo, which many saw as a sign of the Palace throwing her under the bus and failing to protect her by letting her take the blame on herself.
Kate not wearing her wedding ring made some question the stability of her marriage, and host Stephen Colbert, of “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,” added fuel to the fire when he brought up the alleged affair on his show this week.
“The kingdom has been all aflutter by the seeming disappearance of Kate Middleton. Well now, internet sleuths are guessing that Kate’s absence may be related to her husband and the future king of England, William, having an affair,” Colbert said on Tuesday’s episode.
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In April 2019, the American publication In Touch reported that William “may” have had an affair with a woman named Rose Hanbury, who happens to be the Marchioness of Cholmondeley and a friend of Kate’s.
Allegedly, Kate confronted William about the rumors but he “laughed it off” and claimed that wasn’t true.
Daily Mail royal expert Richard Kay spoke on the matter and said it was fake news. “Both sides have considered legal action, but because none of the reports have been able to offer any evidence about what the so-called dispute is about, they have chosen to ignore it… These hurtful rumors of a fallout are simply false,” Kay wrote.
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – MARCH 29: (EMBARGOED FOR PUBLICATION IN UK NEWSPAPERS UNTIL 24 HOURS AFTER CREATE DATE AND TIME) Rose Hanbury, Marchioness of Cholmondeley attends a Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh at Westminster Abbey on March 29, 2022 in London, England. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh died aged 99 on April 9, 2021. (Photo by Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)
Rose and her husband live near Kate and William in a home with 106 rooms.
Now Rose decided to speak up after years of silence. As per reports, Business Insider reached out to Rose’s lawyers this weekend for comment. The reply they got read: “The rumors are completely false.”
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“Childbirth is more admirable than conquest, more amazing than self-defense, and as courageous as either one.” — Gloria Steinem.
The act of giving birth is exhilarating, wonderful, painful, and divine. Witnessing the miracle of creating a new life and welcoming it into the world is unmatched, and it wasn’t any different for a woman who goes at SweetBabyZ2020 on Reddit.
Sadly, what was supposed to be the most precious moment of her life turned into a bitter and a rather challenging experience because of the skin of her newborn daughter’s color.
It turned out that the baby was darker than anyone assumed, given the fact that both her mom and dad were quite white.
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This revelation made the woman’s husband extremely angry. Without even talking to her, he was quick to share on his social media and inform everyone he knew that his wife was cheating on him.
She couldn’t believe what was happening. The failing attempts to assure him that the baby was his led him to threw her belongings out of the house, and that included everything they bought for their bundle of joy’s nursery.
“Jim refused to pick me up from the hospital, threw my stuff out on the lawn, and changed the locks, so I had to stay with my parents,” she recalled in her post on Reddit.
The woman ended living with her parents, still unable to pull herself together around the fact that she was accused of cheating.
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A few weeks passed by, and Jim finally agreed on a DNA test. To his surprise, it showed 100% match between him and the baby. He then took it again, but the results were the same.
He felt extremely guilty of accusing his wife of adultery, and the baby’s dark skin turned to be due to Jim’s 30% African ancestry he was not aware of. This made a family secret to be revealed, that his great-grandmother had her son with an African man from an affair with him.
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At that point, Jim tried making things right. He begged and apologized over and over again, but the woman wasn’t ready to forgive him for not trusting her and treating her with such disrespect.
“I can’t un-hear or unsee all the horrible things that were said and done. Not just to me but to my child as well.”
The family suggested they go for couple’s therapy, but the woman didn’t feel like trying to fix things that were broken beyond repair.
Redditors reacted to her post. “Leave him and never look back. Go to court and let them decide custody. It’s not going to go well for him,” one person wrote.
After sharing her story, the woman posted an update and explained she and Jim were separating and that she was the primary custodian of their baby but she lets him visit their daughter.
Some Redditors noted that Jim’s initial reaction left OP with “permanent psychological trauma” but that in case he was aware of his great-grandmother’s affair he wouldn’t have probably acted like that.
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No matter how old a person is, the trauma of losing a parent is always profound. While some manage to overcome the grief more easily, other struggle for years to accept the fact that their parent is no longer there.
One Reddit user shared the story of losing her mother and the events that followed the tragic event.
This happened three years ago, and their father remarried just six months after the OP’s mother passing.
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Although she was happy about her dad being able to move on, both she and her younger sister, 16, found it hard to believe that he made the decision to welcome a new wife into his life at such a short time.
The new woman moved into their family home that used to belong to OP’s late mother and was now left to OP while her sister got the vacation home.
However, soon after their step-mom started living with them, she removed all of the photos of their mom and placed them all in OP’s sister’s room.
The 16-year-old had a hard time overcoming her mother’s loss, and the fact that her step-mom got pregnant with twins only made her more and more overwhelmed.
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In the midst of the situation, the sister decided to throw a party for her 16th birthday and be able to forget about her mom even for a while. She had the party while her father and step-mom were on holiday.
The teen invited her friends and they had some fun time together, but a problem emerged when the father and his pregnant wife returned home the following morning, earlier than expected, and saw there were many teenagers there.
The step-mom got extremely angry and asked for the guests to leave the place. Soon after, she started shouting, saying the house wasn’t a party place and that OP’s sister shouldn’t have had a party there although the father knew his daughter would be celebrating and agreed on that.
As the argument got heated, the step-mom kicked the 16-year-old out of the house and sent her to her aunt, unaware that the house now belonged to OP.
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Hearing this the following day, OP got extremely mad. She was raged with her father who didn’t protect his younger daughter and let his wife kick her out of the house while he knew she was still grieving.
At that moment, no matter how rough her decision seemed, OP told her father and her seven-month pregnant step-mother to leave the house, giving them a week to move out.
The father was caught by surprise, calling OP a spoiled brat and threatening to challenge her mother’s will.
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OP, however, believed that her dad should never let his wife treat her younger sister like she did. She was mad he didn’t stood up for her, and Redditors said she had all the right to kick them out, assuring her she wasn’t in the wrong.
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Beside the video released by TMZ which shows Kate Middleton doing groceries with Prince William at the Windsor Farm shop, a business about a mile from their Adelaide Cottage home, the stir surrounding the Mother’s Day photo released by Kate, which royal experts dubbed “yet another public relations disaster,” is still a hot topic.
On the photo in question, Kate poses on the patio with Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis surround her. They are all smiling and look absolutely adorable.
“Thank you for your kind wishes and continued support over the last two months. Wishing everyone a Happy Mother’s Day,” the caption on the Prince and Princess of Wales’ official Instagram account read. It was signed “C,” meaning Kate herself had written it.
As expected, the photo was shared worldwide and was picked up but every single media outlet out there.
The comments under the photo came pouring in with a great number of people wishing Kate a speedy recovery.
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According to some royal experts, Kate opted to post a photo in order to put a stop to the speculations surrounding her surgery and her recovery.
“They [Kensington Palace] are trying to send a clear message to both the public and the press to respect Kate’s privacy on this medical matter,” royal historian Kate Williams said. “What they’re trying to say is Kate is recovering, she’s fine, no more worries, no more panic, no more speculation.”
She added: “I think the last thing they [Kensington Palace] want is for her to feel she can’t go out and walk in case she’s going to be photographed.”
Shortly after the photo of the happy family was released, some started questioning its authenticity because as they claimed, the photo was obviously edited.
Some edit fails, as noticed by experts, were Princess Charlotte’s missing sleeve and blurred skirt and Kate’s misplaced zip.
Others noticed that Kate wasn’t wearing her ring and her hand around Louis was “blurry.” Her wrist and jumper sleeve were also manipulated by photoshop according to many, as well as her chin.
“The more you look at this, the worse it gets. the hands, the fact some parts are so blurry and some so sharp, the way Charlotte is apparently balancing in that position, there is literally a crease in the step, the reflection in the window doesn’t match,” one user wrote on X.
The Princess took “the blame” for manipulating the photo.
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On her and William’s official X account, she wrote, “Like many amateur photographers, I do occasionally experiment with editing. I wanted to express my apologies for any confusion the family photograph we shared yesterday caused. I hope everyone celebrating had a very happy Mother’s Day. C.”
Kensington Palace later confirmed it “would not be reissuing the original unedited photograph of Kate and her children.”
The Associated Press, Reuters, Getty Images, and Agence France-Presse all decided to issue “kill notices,” which are advisory notices to remove or not use a specific photo.
“It appears that the source has manipulated the image,” the Associated Press notification read.
Speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Media Show, Phil Chetwynd, AFP’s global news director, said that Kensington Palace is no longer a trusted source.
“No, absolutely not. Like with anything, when you’re let down by a source the bar is raised … We sent out notes to all our teams at the moment to be absolutely super more vigilant about the content coming across our desk — even from what we would call trusted sources,” he said, as reported by Deadline.
He added that kill notices are usually reserved for sources such as North Korea.
“To kill something on the basis of manipulation [is rare. We do it] once a year maybe, I hope less. The previous kills we’ve had have been from the North Korean news agency or the Iranian news agency,” Chetwynd added.
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Currently, under the Instagram post, a warning reads: “Altered photo/video. The same altered photo was reviewed by independent fact-checkers in another post.”
However, the detail that worried many the most was the missing wedding ring from Kate’s finger.
As expected, people started talking and the media picked up plenty of stories.
Some started questioning the strength of the royal marriage, and even brought up the story of William’s alleged infidelity that was first mentioned in the media some five years ago but was dubbed a rumor by William and the Palace.
In April 2019, the American publication In Touch reported that William “may” have had an affair with a woman named Rose Hanbury, who happens to be the Marchioness of Cholmondeley and a friend of Kate’s.
Allegedly, Kate confronted William about the rumors but he “laughed it off” and claimed that wasn’t true.
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – MARCH 29: (EMBARGOED FOR PUBLICATION IN UK NEWSPAPERS UNTIL 24 HOURS AFTER CREATE DATE AND TIME) Rose Hanbury, Marchioness of Cholmondeley attends a Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh at Westminster Abbey on March 29, 2022 in London, England. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh died aged 99 on April 9, 2021. (Photo by Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)
Daily Mail royal expert Richard Kay spoke on the matter and said it was fake news. “Both sides have considered legal action, but because none of the reports have been able to offer any evidence about what the so-called dispute is about, they have chosen to ignore it… These hurtful rumors of a fallout are simply false,” Kay wrote.
Rose and her husband live near Kate and William in a home with 106 rooms.
Rose’s maternal grandmother, Lady Elizabeth Lambert, was one of late Queen Elizabeth’s bridesmaids when she married Prince Philip, so this woman’s connection with the royals dates way back.
She and Kate are said to be friends who are both patrons of the East Anglia Children’s Hospice. What’s most, it has been reported that in the past William, Kate, Rose, and Rose’s husband David, the Marquess of Cholmondeley, double-dated.
Today, Rose works as a political researcher for the Conservative MP Michael Gove, but in the past she used to be a model. She and her husband started dating in 2003 and tied the knot six years later, welcoming three children together, twin brothers Alexander, the Earl of Rocksavage, and Lord Oliver Cholmondeley and daughter, Lady Iris.
Lord Oliver was one of King Charles’ Pages on Honor during his coronation in May of this year.
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Currently, Rose’s husband is appointed Lord-in-Waiting to King Charles.
When the rumor about the alleged affair between William and Rose spread, it was reported that they were all left baffled.
“These hurtful rumours of a fallout are simply false. William and David were in touch with each other over the weekend, not knowing whether to laugh or complain,” an insider said.
“Both wives are hurt by the suggestion that there is any argument or even a coolness between them. They have plans for future events involving their charity.”
As per The Mirror, another friend said at the time: “It has now become very upsetting, and they are all concerned for each other, as they have never before had to start denying something for which there is no evidence or even a smidgen of truth. It is just mad.”
Even now, it is still not clear if this rumor is by any chance true.
It was last week that this rumor got heated again when on his Late Night show, talk show host Stephen Colbert brought it up while speaking of Kate not wearing her ring.
Many reported strongly on the host’s words, including Kate and William’s close friends.
LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 21: Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales attend a ceremonial welcome for The President and the First Lady of the Republic of Korea at Horse Guards Parade on November 21, 2023 in London, England. King Charles is hosting Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife Kim Keon Hee on a state visit from November 21-23. It is the second incoming state visit hosted by the King during his reign. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
As reported by The Daily Beast, a former royal staffer said that Stephen Colbert’s comments would be “deeply annoying” as the Prince and Princess of Wales’ office at Kensington Palace desperately tries to turn the ship around following the tumultuous week that’s passed.
“It’s deeply annoying and unhelpful for the palace, but it’s not surprising that the affair rumors are being reheated. What else are people supposed to think when she sends out a photo not wearing her wedding ring?” the royal staffer, who, according to the Daily Beast, worked with William and Kate when employed at the palace, said.
The couple’s friends, who were said to have been left baffled by Kate’s photo, commented: “They are often seen together at school events, and really it is remarkable how one and often both of them will always be at every match, every music concert and every prize giving.
“The relationship has always seemed incredibly strong despite the immense pressure they are under, so it’s fair to say we were all completely baffled when the picture came out with the wedding ring missing, especially as it was photoshopped. It just seemed guaranteed to get people asking questions about the state of the marriage.”
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