
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle recently shocked both their supporters and critics with a rare and highly anticipated photo of their entire family. The image, part of their 2025 Christmas card, shows the couple smiling with open arms, as their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, run toward them in a park, accompanied by their three dogs. This rare family moment is particularly notable given the Sussexes’ choice to raise their children away from the spotlight of the Royal family, where cameras aren’t constantly flashing in their faces.
However, the reaction to the photo has been polarizing. While fans of Harry and Meghan might see it as a heartwarming snapshot, critics are quick to jump on various conspiracy theories. Some believe the photo has been heavily altered, either through Photoshop or AI, with claims that the children don’t look like they’ve aged in two years. One viral tweet pointed out that Archie hasn’t grown, and his sister, Lilibet, appears to be the same size despite being younger. Others question the photo’s authenticity, suggesting the children in the picture might not even be Archie and Lilibet, but rather hired actors posing as them.
Further fueling the skepticism, critics have pointed out strange details like the lighting, the shadows, and the positioning of the dogs, all of which they claim suggest the image has been digitally manipulated. One particularly vocal critic even described it as a “dodgy digitally altered photo.” There’s also been talk about the apparent size discrepancy between Lilibet and Archie, with some accusing the couple of using “rent-a-kids” for the photo.
In addition to the children’s appearance, there are rumors circulating about Meghan’s “white triangle” in the photo, which some people think looks suspiciously like a photoshop error. Other comments have focused on the fact that the image is somewhat blurry, leading some to question why, with today’s high-quality cameras, the photo would appear so unsharp. These critics suggest that Harry and Meghan may be hiding something in the picture, even if it’s just their children’s faces.
For many, the real reason behind the photo’s selective portrayal might be simpler: the Sussexes value their children’s privacy. They have long kept their family life away from the media’s prying eyes, so it’s hardly surprising they chose not to show their kids’ faces in the photo. But with the ongoing wave of conspiracy theories, the photo seems to have only deepened the intrigue surrounding the couple’s personal life, adding another chapter to the saga of royal rumors and speculation.