Archie’s Birthday Photo Unveils Speculations of Manipulation

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's close friend and photographer, Misson Harriman, marked their son Archie's fourth birthday with a heartfelt tribute.

The Nigerian-born British photographer took to Instagram to share a poignant photo of Archie touching a portrait of his late grandmother, Princess Diana.

However, this seemingly innocent gesture has sparked a wave of speculation regarding the authenticity of the image.

Archie's birthday falls on May 6th, coinciding with the coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla.

As a result, Prince Harry made a brief solo trip to the UK to attend the event, while Meghan remained in California with their two children, Archie and Princess Lilibet, who recently turned one.

The photo shared by Misson Harriman was a screengrab from Harry and Meghan's Netflix docuseries, “Harry Meghan.”

It captured the moment when the Duchess of Sussex held Archie up to a black-and-white portrait of Diana that adorned his nursery.

However, some people have raised doubts about the authenticity of the image, suggesting that it has been heavily photoshopped.

Critics pointed out that Archie's clothes appeared unnatural, leading them to believe that he may have been digitally inserted into the picture.

Benjamin Smallbrook and Cora, social media users, claimed that the person responsible for taping Archie pointing at Diana's picture did a poor job, further fueling the controversy.

The debate intensified as individuals questioned Archie's proportions, claiming that he looked smaller than a typical six-year-old.

Moreover, some noted that the children, including Archie, never seem to exhibit a strong connection with their parents.

Comparisons were drawn to personal experiences, with one person mentioning how their own children would cling to them and rest their heads on their shoulders when carried.

Conspiracy theories also emerged, suggesting that multiple images of Archie were used in the photo.

Speculation even arose about Netflix potentially paying Starzy Schroeder for the use of her daughter's image.

Furthermore, doubts were raised about the travel arrangements of the Sussex children, as they were reportedly not seen on the flight dossier.

This led to questions about whether the kids flew on a commercial flight with nannies.

While Misson Harriman finds himself under scrutiny, Meghan recently shared her own tribute to him.

In a pre-recorded message for his TED Talk, she praised his talent and highlighted the significant milestones he has captured for her family.

Harriman is renowned not only for photographing the Sussexes' memorable moments but also for his powerful images during the Black Lives Matter movement.

As speculations continue to circulate, it remains unclear whether the photo was indeed manipulated or if it is simply a result of unfortunate angles and lighting.

Nevertheless, the controversy surrounding Archie's birthday photo serves as a reminder of the intense scrutiny faced by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and their every move.