Rumors have been swirling about Meghan Markle getting cropped out of a birthday photo of Prince Harry! But this was not any regular photo, it was the Duke of Sussex’s birthday snap posted by the royal family. Speculations started moving, with people wondering if King Charles lll, Kate Middleton, and Prince William made this shady move.
Buckingham Palace's birthday tribute to Prince Harry sparked speculation about whether Meghan Markle was cropped out. pic.twitter.com/KJWRFBaUMd
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And now, we got our answer! Despite speculation, a Buckingham Palace spokesperson confirmed that the photo, used to wish Harry a happy 40th, wasn’t edited. According to reports from People Magazine and The Independent, the picture wasn’t altered.
In fact, Meghan Markle was not even in the original photo to begin with. So, no shady cropping here from the royal family, folks! The best part? It was the first birthday shoutout Buckingham Palace has made for Prince Harry since 2021, marking an interesting moment for their tense relationship.
Wishing a Happy 40th Birthday to The Duke of Sussex! https://t.co/ZKJbYDmV6L
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) September 15, 2024
Prince Harry, meanwhile, celebrated his milestone birthday privately with family and friends in California. Since stepping down from royal duties in 2020, Harry and Meghan have been enjoying their laid-back life in Montecito with their two kids, Archie and Lilibet.
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