Online Backlash Over Alleged Photoshop Fail
After the royal family shared their 2023 Christmas card, which featured a black and white family portrait, over 20,000 comments poured in on social media. Many users pointed out alleged errors in the photo, with one user exclaiming, “Photoshop fail!! There’s an extra leg in this picture!!!! How did the photographer not notice?? Omg.” Another user questioned if Prince Louis was missing a finger. Despite the criticism, several fans praised the children for looking grown up in the latest family portrait.
Philanthropic Endeavors of the Royal Family
While Kensington Palace did not immediately respond to the online controversy, Prince William and Kate Middleton showcased their philanthropic efforts in a heartwarming video uploaded to Instagram. The video showed the couple and their children packaging gifts for children in need at The Baby Bank in Maidenhead. The Baby Bank provides essential items such as equipment, products, clothes, and toys for families in challenging circumstances. The couple emphasized the importance of supporting parents and carers, stating that early childhood experiences shape future society.
Growing Gap Between Mainstream Society and Poverty
Amidst the royal family’s positive initiatives, a report released by the Centre for Social Justice highlighted the growing gap between mainstream society and those trapped in poverty. The study warned that this divide could soon rival that of the Victorian era. Furthermore, the report noted that lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic had a “catastrophic effect on the nation’s social fabric.”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.