Shared over the weekend, the Christmas card from the Prince and Princess of Wales drew sharp criticism for its significant alterations, making headlines for what many perceive as a photoshop mishap.
Insiders reveal that Kate and William are not just displeased but genuinely "embarrassed" and "shocked," mirroring the sentiments echoed by the public regarding the contentious photo.
The monochromatic image, captured by photographer Josh Shinner earlier this year, showcased Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, eight, and Prince Louis, five, harmoniously posing with their parents, all adorned in matching white button-downs.
As the image circulated, a wave of social media users seized the opportunity to point out perceived issues.
"Hey! What happened with Louis’ finger?" queried one user, highlighting a noticeable gap between Louis' fingers.
"There’s an extra leg in this picture!!!! How did the photographer not notice?? Omg," exclaimed another, emphasizing an anomaly.
Addressing the missing finger, a commenter added, "Anyone talking about why Prince Louis is just missing a finger?!?"
"Prince Louis' finger is missing, also they have photoshopped someone else’s leg onto his [side eye emoji]," asserted a vigilant tweeter.
One observer noted, "Why does Louis not have a finger, and look at Louis' leg – both legs don’t look similar."
As the digital discussion unfolds, notable by its absence is any response from Kate or William regarding the mounting backlash. The public awaits their perspective on the unfolding controversy.
