While Photoshop was primarily utilized by experienced experts in the fashion and advertising industries, its general availability has resulted in a culture of modified reality in which even the most revered figures are not immune. The latest victims of this epidemic are the British royal family.

Recently, the internet has become a hotbed of conspiracy theories surrounding the royal family. Their revered and sometimes examined public image has once again come under the spotlight. From allegations of airbrushing to intricate adjustments, every pixel of a royal portrait is now scrutinized closely.

The internet’s fixation with discovering these alterations peaked when a series of purportedly manipulated photographs of royal figures began to circulate online. These photographs, which claimed to have been retouched to improve appearances or erase perceived flaws, triggered a flurry of debate and conjecture across multiple social media sites.

Everything began when the Prince and Princess of Wales revealed their 2023 Christmas card. Speculation erupted across social media sites, with detectives studying every pixel of the photograph to determine whether Prince Louis was missing a finger.

During the frenzy, a source said that both Prince William and Kate Middleton were surprised by the public’s reaction, expressing discomfort over the idea that the photo had been manipulated. The pair, famed for their openness and accessibility, found themselves in the midst of an unanticipated storm.

In April 2023, a portrait of the late Queen Elizabeth II and her great-grandchildren sparked curiosity among keen-eyed observers, who quickly questioned the image’s legitimacy. The image, which depicted a unique occasion, raised suspicions of digital fabrication. People believe that not all of the children were in the same room with the Queen.