Meghan let out a roar of frustration when the CEO of Adobe lauded Kate's significant impact, which led to a soaring stock price for his company.
Amidst this praise, Harry and Meghan found themselves confronting accusations of hypocrisy. This backlash stemmed from the revelation that a tree had been digitally added to a photo announcing Meghan's second pregnancy. Close sources to the couple found themselves embroiled in a social media storm, sparked by controversies surrounding photo editing at Kensington Palace.
This storm intensified when it emerged that Meghan and Harry had also faced scrutiny over photo alterations, including a 2019 Christmas card featuring Archie. In this instance, sharp focus on Meghan's face, despite her placement in the background, fueled speculation of manipulation.
Adding to the fray, a resurfaced podcast highlighted the editing of a 2021 photo announcing their second child, wherein a London-based photographer detailed adjustments made to create a picturesque scene. Despite these revelations, Meghan's camp continued to critique Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, for her own photo editing mishaps, including the recent Mother's Day picture sc--dal.
Meanwhile, as Catherine and the royal family worked to manage the fallout, the company behind the controversial Photoshop enhancements found unexpected success on Wall Street. Adobe's stock saw a noticeable increase, leading to speculation that the Kate effect might be at play, although the correlation remains uncertain.
The rise in Adobe's stock price prompted speculation about the influence of Kate's reported use of Adobe products, with some humorously imagining her navigating Photoshop like an everyday user. Jokes about the palace acquiring a "royal discount" on Adobe Creative Cloud added levity to the situation, highlighting the enduring power of the Kate effect, even in less favorable circumstances. In contrast, Meghan's attempts to shape public perception through relentless PR efforts were met with skepticism. Her apparent envy of Kate's standing only served to underscore her own insecurities.
