The royal family is no stranger to gossip, innuendo and controversy.

But this week, the rumours and speculation over the whereabouts and health of Kate Middleton reached new, conspiratorial depths. 

So, after an official photo of Kate Middleton and her children was revealed to be digitally altered – leading to more questions than answers about the princess – how broken is the trust between the public and the royal family? 

Today, royal reporter Ellie Hall on the mistakes made by the Palace, and how the scandal reflects on the people next in line to be our head of state.

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Guest: Royal reporter and former Buzzfeed News royal correspondent, Ellie Hall

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