Exclusive: The Royal Family’s Photo Controversy Unveiled

Harry was determined to capture the moment when the late Queen met the Duke's youngest child.

Earlier this year, the Sussexes traveled from their California home back to the UK for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations with Archie and Lilibet in tow.

However, reports emerged that the palace denied them a photo opportunity of the first encounter.

Sources revealed that despite Harry and Meghan's wish for their photographer to document the moment, they were informed it was a private family meeting.

According to a report by journalist Camilla Tomini in The Telegraph, during another visit to Windsor Castle, the Queen declined their request for professional photographs with Archie III and Lilibet I, citing a bloodshot eye.

Despite Prince Harry's persistence in seeking an official snap of the two Lilibets together in the future, the opportunity never materialized as the Queen passed away three months later.

Royal enthusiasts speculate that Queen Elizabeth's refusal for more photos and her absence at Archie's christening were due to Meghan Markle blurring the boundaries.

The only existing photo of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip with Archie was taken shortly after his birth in St George's Hall.

Allegations surfaced that Meghan had orchestrated a secret deal with Gayle King and CBS News, excluding BBC and ITV from the arrangement.

As per claims by Tom Bauer, Meghan and Harry began distancing themselves from royal advisors, opting to work with Sunshine Sachs and their own PR team while forging deals in the USA.

They disregarded counsel from their royal office staff, refusing to disclose birth details, godparents' identities, or engage with the royal rota except through selected media outlets.

This led to suspicions that Archie might have been born via a surrogate before the CBS agreement.

Controversy surrounding the authenticity of the photo featuring Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip with Archie escalated on social media, with some users alleging it was doctored.

Speculations arose that the image was superimposed, with claims that the Queen and Prince Philip were originally photographed at a horse show observing a foal.

Users highlighted discrepancies in the photo, questioning the stillness of Archie and likening him to a reborn doll.

In response to the skepticism, a user named Sue Kelly on Quora asserted that the photo was fabricated, pointing out inconsistencies in the attire worn by the Queen at different events.

Another commenter concurred, suggesting that the royal couple had been digitally inserted into the picture.

The debate intensified as individuals scrutinized minute details, including Archie's appearance and the overall composition of the image.

Despite the swirling doubts, an interview with a genuine reporter shed light on the misunderstanding regarding the timeline of events surrounding Archie's birth.

Harry admitted to a lapse in memory, attributing the confusion to sleep deprivation.

The intricacies of the royal family's interactions and the controversies surrounding photographic evidence continue to captivate audiences, underscoring the complexities inherent in navigating royal protocols and public scrutiny.