Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have broken their silence regarding the recent scandal surrounding the edited photo of Princess Kate. The Princess of Wales was compelled to issue a public apology after admitting to altering a sweet photo of herself with Prince William's children on Mother's Day. This incident has garnered significant attention, and now Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, have responded with a strong statement through their official foundation.
According to reports, a source revealed to Page Six that if Harry and Meghan had secretly distributed photoshopped images of themselves and their family, they would have faced severe backlash. The source emphasized that the same rules do not seem to apply to both spouses, highlighting a perceived double standard. It was noted that Meghan, known for her keen eye and meticulous attention to detail, would never make such a mistake.
However, a spokesperson for the couple's foundation denied any involvement in leaking the statement, stating to Newsweek that it did not originate from them. The controversy surrounding the doctored photo has been extensively covered, with The Sun's photo desk identifying several pieces of evidence suggesting potential modifications, such as discrepancies in clothing details like sleeve length and a mismatched zipper, as well as an angled skirt worn by Princess Charlotte.
The international uproar sparked by the edited image left Kate feeling saddened. The photo underwent three rounds of editing on her computer before being posted on social media on Sunday. Detailed analysis of the original photo, taken with a Canon camera and a 50mm lens, revealed alterations made using Adobe Photoshop. Experts have claimed that various aspects of the photo were changed, including Charlotte's slap and Kate's face being replaced.
Photo agencies swiftly pulled or discarded the photo when these discrepancies were discovered. Kensington Palace has not released the original photo, nor have they provided an explanation regarding which parts were altered or the reason behind Kate's actions. The 42-year-old Duchess, who is currently recovering from abdominal surgery, expressed her apologies in a statement, likening her experimentation with editing to that of many amateur photographers. She hoped to clear up any confusion caused by the family photo and extended warm wishes to everyone celebrating Mother's Day.
In other news, the Sussexes have reportedly hired a UK-based PR expert to address their declining popularity. There are also rumors that Harry is open to returning to royal duties temporarily to support his father during his cancer treatment. Meanwhile, Meghan is said to be preparing for a relaunch in Britain to generate publicity for her foundation, Aru, and embark on new ventures.
