Probably the Palace is hoping and praying for Harry and Meghan to surface do something that will draw everyone's attention again. Isn't it about time for them to do something to make it all about them again?
The Palace is probably hoping this will pass with time and Kate will finally make a public appearance, looking well, and hoping everyone will feel like idiots for not letting her heal in peace.
But, more than likely, Kate will have to make an appearance, and/or they just show the original un-retouched photo.
Here are the areas in question: