Pictures are really important in the royal family's communication strategy. It offers a visual medium through which they can share their stories. Beyond capturing key events, photographs have historically been employed to project an honest and transparent image of the monarchy. However, this increased visibility also makes them vulnerable to scrutiny- something which has recently sparked one controversy after another for the royals, including the estranged members of the fold- Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.

Recently, Prince Archie, the son of the Sussexes, found himself in the middle of the photoshop drama when one of his family pictures was accused of being airbrushed. Now, the photographer behind the camera has finally piped up about the whole hullabaloo.

Chris Allerton was entrusted with the task of documenting the official moments of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, as well as their adorable three-month-old, during his baptism in Windsor in July 2019. As per a report by the Daily Mail, Getty had categorized the portrait as "digitally enhanced". While talking to the same publication, the photographer of the touching family portrait from Prince Archie's christening broke the silence on the accusations of manipulation, affirming that the image "has not been manipulated".

Allerton also mentioned that his picture only needed "the very minimal tuning" to its tone and exposure, as he had prepared his camera and lighting settings in advance before the royals arrived. This left him free to concentrate on capturing "a relaxed and pleasing moment, quickly and efficiently for them". This controversy arose following the outcry over Kate Middleton's Mother's Day photo, which stirred concerns among people, including Prince Harry, about her health.

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Reportedly, Prince Harry was worried about his sister-in-law's health and has also shared his view on the Kate Middleton scandal.

Prince Harry and Kate Middleton have faced numerous trials in their relationship. Despite their disagreements, they have maintained mutual respect, even from afar. Kate Middleton had not been seen publicly since December until she unexpectedly appeared at a farm stand a few days back, as per a video from TMZ, raising doubts about its genuineness. This scrutiny has been following the Princess of Wales ever since Kensington Palace announced her “planned abdominal surgery” in January.

According to a source quoted by Page Six, Prince Harry is feeling uneasy about the negative attention Middleton is receiving. He has been "distracted" by discussions about her supposed mysterious vanishing act. Despite this, Prince Harry remains resolute in his conviction that "any hint of scandal is untrue". Meanwhile, Meghan Markle has opted to keep quiet on the issue. Yet, with her son now implicated in the controversy, fans can anticipate a response from the Duchess of Sussex too.

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