According to The daily mailthe Prince and Princess of Wales were “astonished” by the public reaction. A palace aide discussed the couple’s reaction to the controversial and revealed that they felt poorly targeted.

“Everything that was written or said about the Princess of Wales at that time was at a fever pitch and making headlines,” they said. “It also speaks to the photography industry’s nervousness about AI and its future. Despite this, the reaction seemed extremely disproportionate.”

The insider added: “It was just a mother who decided to share a personal photo of her and her children on Mother’s Day to bring a little joy to the nation. That’s all.

The aide also confirmed that Princess Catherine and Prince William approve every post, photo and caption before they are posted. “The prince and princess have power in everything,” they said. “They are the ones who ultimately decide. »