David Conachy: We are used to touching up photos on social media for the perfect shot – but in journalism we trade in reality, warts and all

The apparently doctored image at the centre of the controversy

David Conachy

For media outlets all over the world, there’s been a huge appetite for a fresh image of Kate Middleton owing to her long absence from the media.

When Kensington Palace released the first image of her in weeks on Sunday to mark Mother’s Day, it was instantly syndicated all around the world to eager newsdesks.