Photoshop expert Steven emerged from the shadows to come to Kate's defense after Meg mercilessly ridiculed her edited photo.
He urged everyone not to blow things out of proportion, echoing the sentiments of the sun. Addressing social media trolls, conspiracy theorists, and critical media, he emphasized the need to lay off Kate. The onslaught against the future Queen for her photoshopped Mother's Day family picture was deemed absurd by insiders close to Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, who wed into the royal family.
They labeled the criticism of Princess Catherine's photo editing as a bizarre crisis, distancing Meghan from any involvement. This clarification followed Catherine's release of a photo featuring herself and her three children for British Mother's Day, marking her return after a two-month absence due to a mystery health condition.
The world's leading photographic news agencies, including Reuters and the Associated Press, cautioned against using the photo, advising newspapers and television outlets worldwide to refrain from its publication. On Monday, the Princess of Wales issued an apology, acknowledging the confusion sparked by the image and admitting to occasionally experimenting with editing.
Despite Prince William having taken the photo, insiders revealed that the Associated Press was responsible for its release, with Meghan also selling her exclusive coverage of the SXSW event to the AP.
Critics pointed out the shady narrative surrounding Meghan's involvement, suggesting a shadowy organization behind her actions. The relentless attacks on Catherine, from being commodified on social media to the Photoshop debacle, were seen as part of an orchestrated campaign. The mounting pressure and scrutiny on Catherine were likened to bullying, as she sought to present a perfect portrait of her and her children to the public, acknowledging the inevitable scrutiny in the Instagram age.
Dismissive of claims suggesting a credibility crisis within the Royals, Catherine's prompt apology was commended for its transparency and accountability. Meanwhile, Photoshop expert Steven Davies shed light on the technical aspects of the edited photo, clarifying that the intention was to capture the best family shot. He explained the blending of multiple images, attributing any discrepancies to the quest for perfection rather than deception.
Contrary to the negative narrative surrounding Catherine, positive comments flooded social media, with many urging the press to leave her alone. Some questioned the double standard, highlighting the lack of scrutiny on photoshopped images of the Sussexes. The stark difference in Harry's appearance across various platforms, from concerts to official websites, raised suspicions of extensive photoshopping, further fueling the debate on media portrayal and manipulation.
