Major news agencies have issued a “kill notice” over a now-viral image of Kate Middleton and her children with Prince William, with rumours on why the photo was pulled back now overshadowing the original news itself.

Internet users have now poured over the image, trying to pick out any details that could have lead to such a significant reversal.

Entertainment reporter Peter Ford told Millsy and Karl it’s not likely the agencies would have pulled the image over any minor alterations.

“You’ve got to assume it’s something of some significance… it must be significantly doctored for them to kill it,” Mr Ford said.

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