Occasionally, members of the Royal Family slip up and have to issue public apologies. These moments make them feel far more human and relatable, rather than untouchable figures who never put a foot wrong.
Sometimes, what they apologise for seems entirely unnecessary - such as Princess Kate editing a family photo before releasing it to the public. (After all, who among us hasn't edited a picture?) However, living in the public eye comes with constant scrutiny, and the pressure can be relentless.
Here, we look back at the dramatic - and sometimes serious - times the royals had to throw up their hands and admit they were wrong.
Princess of Wales
In a rare move, the Princess of Wales issued a personal apology for the "confusion" around the photograph of her with her three children on Mother's Day in 2024, as she admitted to editing the image, after news agencies pulled it amid claims it had been "manipulated".
Kate shared in a social media statement on Monday: "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 Moth...