Kensington Palace is embroiled in controversy for refusing to release an unedited version of a photo of Kate Middleton shared on Mother’s Day. The issue escalated after the original image, altered by Middleton, was withdrawn by media outlets upon its manipulation coming to light, leading to a public apology from the Princess. Phil Chetwynd, the global news director of Agence France-Press, criticized the Palace, drawing parallels with actions typically observed in authoritarian regimes and questioning the Palace’s reliability as a news source.

In other royal family news, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been active through their Archewell Foundation. They recently honored Dr. Joy Buolamwini with a $100,000 Digital Civil Rights Award. Buolamwini, a computer scientist, was recognized for her work in addressing biases in artificial intelligence (AI), focusing on eliminating racism and sexism within AI systems. The Sussexes lauded her efforts during a surprise visit, with Meghan highlighting the impact of Buolamwini’s work and Harry discussing her major findings in facial recognition technology’s biases. Buolamwini’s Algorithmic Justice League aims to ensure AI does not infringe on marginalized communities’ civil rights.

Furthermore, Meghan Markle has initiated a new business venture called American Riviera Orchard. This project will offer a variety of products, including recipe books, tableware, textiles, and jams. The announcement swiftly attracted widespread attention, amassing 100,000 followers on Instagram in just three hours.

Lastly, the article touched upon Prince William’s activities, notably his efforts to honor his late mother, Princess Diana, and his engagement in various official duties, providing a behind-the-scenes glimpse into his role.