“Leave that woman alone.”

Charles Barkley has some tough words for netizens who are obsessing over Princess Kate Middleton’s fake picture. Before Chuck reprimanded the people for criticizing the photo, he sympathized with another member of the British Royal family.

In the latest episode of the Steam Room podcast, the Philadelphia 76ers legend discussed Princess Kate Middleton’s surgery. Soon after that, he sympathized with the Princess’ father-in-law, King Charles. Speaking to co-host Ernie Johnson, Sir Charles said, “Shout out to King Charles he’s battling cancer. So wish him nothing but the best you know that man, that type of scrutiny. Man, it’s got to be crazy. But wish…. both the best.”

Last month, the Buckingham Palace revealed that King Charles has cancer. A week after the King’s treatment for an enlarged prostate, his “diagnostic tests (have) identified a form of cancer,” as per the report shared by the palace. The report also detailed that his condition is benign, however, his public-facing responsibilities were temporarily postponed. King’s diagnosis came on the heels of Middleton’s abdominal surgery.

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Charles Barkley calls for an end to criticism directed at Princess Kate Middleton

The Princess of Wales has also been away from the public eye after her surgery back on January 16. While she was discharged on January 29, the mother of three has been taking some time off for recovery. While as revealed by Kensington Palace, she is set to make her comeback after Easter, however, there have been some unusual stories and theories making rounds on the internet. The situation just got worse when a family picture of Middleton and her kids was released on the occasion of Mother’s Day. Numerous photography experts and netizens claimed that the photo was allegedly fake or photoshopped. Urging netizens to stop the criticism, Barkley said, “Princess Kate, leave that woman alone. Please you idiots in the press. Y’all badger this woman. She had to put out a fake picture. She has surgery.”

As mentioned, the picture was heavily criticized by netizens. Barkley further added, “Man being in the limelight like that. I would never, in my wildest dream want to be like that, where they follow like the woman is. She’s not hiding out because she’s on spring break. Leave that poor woman alone.”

The palace is likely to release another picture ahead of Easter. What is your take on this? Let us know in the comments section below.

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