Fact Check: Was Meghan Markle Cropped From Photo Shared By King Charles And Prince William For Prince Harry’s Birthday?

As a lifestyle expert with decades of experience in media analysis, I must say that the situation surrounding Meghan Markle and her absence from Prince Harry’s birthday wish photo has been quite intriguing. While some might jump to conclusions based on speculation, it’s always crucial to delve deeper into the facts. In this case, it turns out that Meghan wasn’t cropped out of the picture; instead, a different angle was used for the royal family’s social media posts.


As a dedicated follower, I’ve noticed the chatter surrounding the photograph supposedly showing Prince Harry on his 40th birthday, with Meghan Markle noticeably absent. To clarify any confusion, according to People magazine, it wasn’t the case that she was cropped out of the picture; instead, it seems that different family members were featured in various images shared by the royal family.

The post was shared on Instagram, X, and Facebook by the royal family wishing the Duke of Sussex on his birthday. The photo that used to wish him was reportedly captured in 2018 in Ireland. This same picture was also reposted by Kate Middleton and Prince William’s team on Instagram stories and on X on their joint account.

According to the publication’s analysis, a detailed examination of the photo posted on the royal family account seems to show Meghan Markle seated next to Prince Harry within a large picture frame. The photograph was taken at Dogpatch Labs in Dublin during July 2018, approximately two months after their wedding.

It appears that Jimmy Rainford, the photographer behind this image, uploaded two variations of the photograph to Getty Images. One image captured a broad perspective, showing Meghan Markle and Prince Harry grinning together in it.

The separate version consisted of a zoomed-in shot of the Duke of Sussex. This image was seemingly used by the Royal family to wish him a happy birthday across the social media platforms. Their Ireland tour in 2018 marked their first-ever overseas trip after their star-studded marriage ceremony.

As stated in The Independent’s article, a representative from Buckingham Palace verified that the photograph used to greet the Duke of Sussex was unaltered and kept in its original form, thus confirming she was not removed from the picture’s frame.

According to People Magazine, Prince Harry spent his 40th birthday quietly at home in Montecito, California with his loved ones. He’s planning an overseas adventure with a few close companions soon.

For those not aware, this couple relinquished their royal responsibilities in the year 2020 and moved to California, where they are currently nurturing their two kids, Archie and Lilibet, who hold the titles of Prince and Princess respectively.

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2024-09-18 18:54