In the world of British royalty, few manage to keep themselves out of the public eye. However, some of its members seem to live constantly in the eye of the storm, surrounded by controversies and theories.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, after their departure from the Royal Family, have become frequent targets of criticism. This time, they've starred in a new episode that has left everyone with more questions than answers.
Cold shower for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
The controversy erupted when Meghan Markle shared a video where she's seen enjoying time with Harry and their children, Archie and Lilibet, at Disneyland. However, what seemed to be a tender collection of family memories turned into a hot topic on social media.
Several users pointed out that the images appeared to be digitally manipulated. In fact, some suggested that even the children could have been added through artificial intelligence.
The controversy grew when it was noticed that in some of the photos, Lilibet seemed to "float" and that strange hands appeared out of nowhere. This sparked endless theories about the authenticity of the content, casting doubt on the veracity of the images.
The details don't stop there. Some users claimed that the photos not only looked edited, but also didn't correspond to a recent trip. Archie, who is now 4 years old, appeared noticeably smaller and more bundled up.
Moreover, the lack of tourists or visitors in the amusement park, in a place as crowded as Disneyland, fueled suspicions that everything could be part of a strategy. All this to project a more "normal" and "happy" image of the family.
Meanwhile, nonverbal communication experts have also spoken about the matter. Judi James, a renowned analyst, assured that the video wasn't the result of digital manipulation, but rather part of a careful strategy.
According to James, Meghan and Harry are trying to present themselves as a "normal and fun couple." This is something that contrasts with the difficult circumstances they're going through. This move, in her opinion, seeks to soften the image of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
Kate Middleton has gone through the same situation
The British royal family isn't unfamiliar with problems involving edited images. A similar episode occurred last year, when a photograph of Kate Middleton published for Mother's Day was withdrawn by several agencies.
All this happened after it was suspected that it had been modified. Kate was forced to clarify the situation. Thus, she admitted that she herself had edited the image, which only fueled theories about visual manipulation within the royal family.
What is clear is that controversies about the royal family continue, fueling a media circle that doesn't seem to have an end. Are Harry and Meghan really trying to improve their image with manipulated photos, or is everything part of an even more complex story?