Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, celebrated Halloween by taking their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, trick-or-treating last night.
The couple, who now reside in California, shared some unseen photographs from their past in the Netflix docu-series “Harry and Meghan.”
One particular photo from a 2016 apocalypse-themed party has caught the attention of many, as it holds special significance for the couple.
During that time, their budding romance was not yet in the public eye, and the party served as a memorable moment for them.
However, the release of this photo, which shows Meghan dressed casually in jeans and a black t-shirt while carrying their daughter, has caused quite a stir.
The young girl is dressed in a bright pink outfit.
Interestingly, the photo was shared on X (formerly known as Twitter) two days after Halloween, leading some to speculate that it was a deliberate move to respond to King Charles’ compliment of Catherine.
This move has sparked numerous debates on social media platforms.
Critics have pointed out the quality of the image, suggesting that it appears blurry and poorly edited, resembling photos taken with outdated Nokia phones from the early 2000s.
Some netizens even questioned the authenticity of the photo, claiming that it was heavily photoshopped.
They argued that the woman walking beside Harry was intentionally hidden, and Meghan seemed to hide her more than she did Archie.
Furthermore, there were discussions about the girl in pink wearing a black cap and the absence of Archie’s Halloween costume.
Doubts were raised about the image of Archie, suggesting that it may have been cut and pasted into the new photo.
Observant viewers noticed differences in physical features between the man in the photo and Prince Harry, such as a thicker neck, broader shoulders, more developed upper body muscles, and a different hairline and possibly hair color.
Additionally, the child in the photo was noted to have darker hair than previous images of Archie.
Some even commented on Princess Lilibet’s appearance, comparing her to a teddy bear and expressing confusion about her posture in Meghan’s arms.
The controversy surrounding this photo escalated when another version of it was shared by Myra on X, revealing even more apparent flaws in the editing.
In the foreground, a child dressed as a tiger seemed to be copy-pasted into the picture.
This raised questions among royal fans, who wondered if this was merely another attempt by the couple to stay in the news.
Although the exact location of the photo remains unknown, it appears to have been taken near their home in Montecito, California.
The post was tagged with the Duke and Duchess’ now unused Instagram account, @SussexRoyal.
Halloween has always been a favorite holiday for Prince Harry and Meghan, and they have previously expressed their enthusiasm for celebrating it with Harry’s cousin, Princess Eugenie, and her husband, Jack Brooksbank.
In fact, back in October 2016, before their relationship became public, the couple attended a Halloween party together with Eugenie and Jack.
As controversy continues to swirl around this Halloween outing, it remains to be seen how Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will respond to the criticism and speculation.