The White House has chosen not to comment on the controversy involving digitally altered photos of the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton. In a statement, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre highlighted that President Joe Biden has not discussed the issue and emphasized respecting Kate Middleton’s privacy during her recovery from planned abdominal surgery. This stance came in the wake of a doctored photo released for Britain’s Mother’s Day, with the Princess herself taking responsibility for the alterations and expressing regret for any confusion caused. The White House had previously asserted that it does not alter official photographs and maintained its position of respecting the privacy of world leaders, reaffirming its respect for Middleton amidst the ongoing controversy.