The holiday season is usually a happy time. However, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are facing a lot of trouble over their 2025 holiday photo. People are calling it a “holiday failure.” Critics say the couple changed the photo too much. Now, many people on social media are arguing about whether the photo is real or fake.
The 2025 Holiday Photo: A Closer Look at the Controversy
The photo shows Harry and Meghan on a bridge in a garden. They are with their children, Archie (6) and Lilibet (4). Everyone is wearing nice white clothes and looks very happy. But when people looked closely, they saw mistakes. Many people noticed something strange about Prince Harry’s head. It looks like someone used a computer tool to change his hair, but they did a bad job. A part of his head looks blurry or missing.
Social Media Erupts: Claims of “Manipulation” and Polish
People on the internet are very angry. They say the couple is not being honest. Some people noticed that the plants in the background look like they are melting into the family. Others say the family looks like they were “pasted” onto the bridge. Some critics think Harry and Meghan are trying too hard to look perfect. Even the children were talked about. Some people liked that they looked natural, but others said the photo felt like an advertisement instead of a real family moment.
Echoes of the Past: A Royal Pattern of Editing Scandals
This is not the first time a Royal photo had problems. Earlier in 2025, Prince William and Kate Middleton were also blamed for changing their holiday photo. People thought Kate looked like she was added to the picture later. In 2024, Kate even said sorry for editing a Mother’s Day photo. By making the same mistake, Harry and Meghan are being compared to the Royal family they left behind. It seems like all the Royals feel a lot of pressure to look perfect in every picture.
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Why Authenticity Matters for the Sussex Brand
Harry and Meghan say their brand is about being “real” and “honest.” When they share a photo that looks fake, people stop trusting them. In 2025, people want to see real stories, not perfect pictures made on a computer. This Photoshop mistake might hurt their reputation. So far, Harry and Meghan have not said anything about the photo. Whether it was a small mistake or on purpose, it reminds us that everyone is watching them very closely.
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