The video had an “editor’s note” included by Getty Images where Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, disclosed her cancer diagnosis. Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, announced that she has cancer.
The editor’s note states that “This Handout clip was provided by a third-party organization and may not adhere to Getty Images’ editorial policy.”
The editor’s note is visible on the Getty Images website alongside the video of the Princess of Wales. The editor’s note appears on the Getty Images website next to the Princess of Wales’ video: The video is from Getty Images and includes the editor’s note next to it.
Getty ImagesThe editor’s note on the Getty Images website.
The Getty Images editor’s note has renewed concerns as it was already present when the video was initially posted. The editor’s note on the Kate Middleton cancer announcement video is renewing concern. Concerns about the Princess of Wales arose previously when Getty and other major news agencies refused to circulate a photo of the Princess and her children.
In a post, Kate admitted to editing that photo. The palace then released the video of the Princess announcing she has cancer and has started chemotherapy treatments, sparking new conspiracy theories on social media speculating that the video was AI-generated, though this has not been proven.
The Washington Post reported on these conspiracy theories and stated that experts believe that Kate’s cancer announcement video is authentic and was NOT digitally altered. in a story One X user mentioned that the editor’s note seemed to be posted on the Kate video right from the start, although it’s not clear exactly when it was posted, even though the caption indicates the video was posted on March 22.
Following the photo controversy, Getty also added an editor’s note to a 2023 photo credited to the Princess of Wales showing the late Queen with her family. It was labeled by Getty as “digitally enhanced at source,” according to CBS News. After the photo controversy, Getty also placed an editor’s note on a 2023 photo, credited to the Princess of Wales, of the late Queen with her family. It was flagged by Getty as “digitally enhanced at source,” according to CBS News
Getty also placed an editor’s note on a photo from 2023, credited to the Princess of Wales, showing the late Queen with her family, which was flagged as “digitally enhanced at source,” according to CBS News. A specific concern that led to the editor’s note on the Kate cancer announcement video has not been clarified. Heavy has reached out to Getty public relations to inquire about the nature of this specific concern.It may simply be that Getty adds a standard notice to photos and videos provided by third-party organizations. This does not necessarily indicate that Getty has discovered any actual evidence of tampering or other issues, despite the assumptions being shared on X.
Photos provided by NASA also contain the same notification, as do photos provided by the National Transportation Safety Board on the Getty Images website. Photos from NASA and the National Transportation Safety Board on the Getty Images website also include the same notification. The same notification is present on photos provided by NASA and the National Transportation Safety Board on the Getty Images website. Currently, a search for “third party organization” on the Getty website yields one page of results, including those photos, the Princess of Wales’ video, and a photo still from it. A search for “third party organization” on the Getty website produces one page of results, which includes those photos, the Princess of Wales’ video, and a photo still from it. Using the Getty website to search for “third party organization” returns one page of results, with the Princess of Wales’ video and a photo still from it included.Here’s what you need to know:
The Kate Middleton video caption from Getty Images stated that it ‘May Not Adhere to Getty Images’ Editorial Policy,’ But Did Not Specify the Concern
The video is headlined by Getty Images, “The Princess Of Wales Announces She Is Receiving Chemotherapy For Cancer.” The caption reads in full:
It remains unclear when the editor’s note was added or whether it’s a standard note applied to videos submitted by third-party organizations.
LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 22: (EDITOR’S NOTE: This Handout clip was provided by a third-party organization and may not adhere to Getty Images’ editorial policy.) In this handout video provided by Kensington Palace, Catherine, The Princess of Wales speaks in a recorded, personal video message, providing an update on her health, recorded on March 20, 2024 in Windsor and aired on March 22, 2024 in London, England. The Princess of Wales had abdominal surgery earlier this year and has revealed that cancer has subsequently been found. She said she has been receiving chemotherapy and asked for privacy for her and her family. (Footage Handout via BBC Studios/Kensington Palace via Getty Images)
Getty Images did not specify which element
of its editorial policy the video may violate. The editorial policy covers a wide range of topics, including conflict of interest and independence, as well as a section on 'non-manipulation.' The part about non-manipulation says,
However, it's not clear which part of the editorial policy Getty Images was referring to.
Getty Images does not produce or distribute editorial content that has been created or augmented using generative Artificial Intelligence models. Editorial content creators are held responsible for the truthful, impartial and accurate representation of the reality of the events and scenes they witness. They are held to be the first and principal fact checkers. The distribution of imagery or caption text that has been synthetically created is strictly impermissible. Without exception our editorial image partners and providers are required to uphold the same standards and practices as our in-house editorial content teams.
Kate expressed gratitude for the support she received and disclosed her cancer diagnosis in a video, earning sympathy and concern from people around the world.
In the video, she expressed her gratitude for the support and understanding she received during her recovery from surgery.
She also mentioned that the past few months had been extremely challenging for her family but expressed gratitude for the excellent medical care she received.
She mentioned that she underwent abdominal surgery in January, initially thinking it was non-cancerous. However, post-surgery tests revealed the presence of cancer, leading to the recommendation for preventative chemotherapy treatment, which she is currently undergoing.
She also stated that this news was a huge shock to her.
Several major news agencies, including Getty, refused to use the photo of the Princess of Wales with her children because they suspected it had been edited.
The video editor’s note comes after multiple international news agencies, including Getty, pulled the photo of the Princess of Wales with her three kids because they believed it had been edited.
As reported by the Mirror,
on March 10, the “world’s biggest photo agencies”—the Associated Press, Reuters, Agence France-Presse (AFP), and Getty Images—decided not to use it. The photo agencies raised concerns that the photo had been “edited from the original,” as reported by The Mirror.
The Princess of Wales later admitted in a post that she edited the photo, despite earlier reports stating that William took it.
“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,”
Since the palace announced the Princess of Wales had abdominal surgery, there have been few sightings of her. Kate, William, and their children were absent from the Royals’ Easter service, breaking a tradition. Two blurry photos have emerged, one showing Kate in a vehicle with her mother, published by TMZ she wrote.
and the other at a farmer’s market. The AP’s message about the photo said, “immediate action needed.” It advised clients not to use the story anymore and explained that it was being pulled because the source had manipulated the image and no replacement photo would be provided.
The AP's notification on the photo read, “immediate action needed.” It stated, “Clients please be advised that the following story has been killed and should no longer be used.”
The notice also explained that the story was pulled because upon closer inspection, it was found that the source had manipulated the image and no replacement photo would be sent.
According to CBS News
, the AP further elaborated, “Upon closer inspection, it appeared 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.”Getty Images added a note from the editor to the video, where the former Kate Middleton, who is now the Princess of Wales, revealed that she has cancer.
