Blake Lively jokes about Princess Kate’s photoshop controversy for new commercial

A day after King Willem-Alexander appeared to make a joke over Princess Kate’s Photoshop controversy, Blake Lively has chimed in on the scandal. 

The actress and businesswoman shared a closely Photoshopped image of her mendacity on a solar lounger with lemons falling from the sky. “I’m so excited to share this new photo I just took today to announce our 4 new @bettybuzz & @bettybooze products!” she captioned the publish on Instagram. 

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“Now you know why I’ve been MIA. Announcing @bettybuzz MOCKTAILS in the flavors you love from our cocktails. Because you asked,” she continued, earlier than sharing the new flavors of Betty Booze and Betty Buzz, together with Sparkling Oak Smoked Lemonade and Sparkling Apple Ginger Sour Cherry.

Blake, 36, based the glowing mixer firm in 2021. 

On Mother’s Day within the UK on Sunday March 10, Kensington Palace launched the primary picture of the Princess of Wales since she underwent belly surgical procedure in January. However, it quickly emerged that elements of the picture had been digitally altered, and several other picture companies pulled the picture.

 “We became aware of concerns about the image and we carried a report about it last night, and made clear that we were seeking urgent clarification about the image from Kensington Palace. In the absence of that clarification, we are killing the image from our picture service,” the Press Agency, considered one of 5 main companies, mentioned in a press release. 

After days of conspiracy the Duchess took the uncommon step of constructing a public apology, writing on Twitter: “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.” 

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Kate has been out of the general public eye since Christmas Day 2023 and underwent belly surgical procedure for an undisclosed cause in January. 

The palace launched a prolonged assertion, which added: “The Princess of Wales appreciates the interest this statement will generate. She hopes that the public will understand her desire to maintain as much normality for her children as possible; and her wish that her personal medical information remains private. Kensington Palace will, therefore, only provide updates on Her Royal Highness’ progress when there is significant new information to share.”

The Duchess is predicted to return to her duties after the Easter Weekend. It’s not identified at this stage whether or not Kate will be a part of the household for the service or whether or not she is going to resume public engagements after the youngsters’s faculty holidays.