“Confirms The Hatred”: Royal Family Accused Of Cropping Meghan Markle Out Of Harry’s B-day Photo

Buckingham Palace’s birthday tribute to Prince Harry stirred some unexpected speculation, with the internet asking one question: Was Meghan Markle cropped out of the photo?

The birthday tribute marked the first time in three years that the British royal family publicly recognized the Duke of Sussex’s birthday on social media after King Charles’ introduction of a new protocol that restricted birthday posts on social media to feature only active working royals in 2020.

Highlights

Buckingham Palace's birthday tribute to Prince Harry sparked speculation about whether Meghan Markle was cropped out.
This was the first time in three years that the royal family publicly recognized Prince Harry's birthday on social media.
Some social media users believed the photo choice confirmed ongoing animosity towards the Duchess of Sussex.
Buckingham Palace clarified that the image used was not altered and was received in that format.

In honor of Prince Harry celebrating his 40th birthday on September 15, Sunday, the British royal family shared a solo shot of him on social media.

The British royal family shared a birthday tribute for Prince Harry for the first time in three years

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“Confirms The Hatred”: Royal Family Accused Of Cropping Meghan Markle Out Of Harry’s B-day Photo

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“Wishing The Duke of Sussex a very happy 40th birthday today!” read the birthday tribute, which was re-shared by the Prince and Princess of Wales‘ social media account as well.

The photo chosen was from the prince’s visit to Ireland in 2018.

Meghan, 43, had also accompanied him on the trip, which was their first overseas visit together just two months after their royal wedding in May the same year.

The then-newlyweds had stopped at Dogpatch Labs while in Dublin, which was where the recently shared birthday photo was taken.

“Wishing The Duke of Sussex a very happy 40th birthday today!” Buckingham Palace said as the Duke of Sussex celebrated his milestone birthday on September 15

“Confirms The Hatred”: Royal Family Accused Of Cropping Meghan Markle Out Of Harry’s B-day Photo

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In the wider shot from the visit, the couple can be seen sitting together alongside others. Yet, for the birthday post, a solo shot of him smiling wide was chosen by the Royal Family account, run by the British King’s office at Buckingham Palace.

Social media users speculated whether the Suits actress was deliberately cropped out. Some even thought this confirmed “the hatred they continue to have for Meghan.”

The internet speculated whether Meghan Markle was deliberately cropped out of the picture, but the palace confirmed that they used the photograph without any alteration

Charles and William both wish Harry a happy birthday – but use photo in which Meghan is cropped out pic.twitter.com/fnQnkrzpC2
— CJN (@RoyalNicla) September 16, 2024

“Tens of thousands of photos of Harry, and the Royal Family picked one that they cropped #MeghanMarkle out of. Well played, Royal-well played,” one social media user wrote.

“So much for the so called ‘Olive branch’ – Birthday greeting – to Harry on his 40th from Charles and the Royal Family,” said another. “Look who’s cropped out of the photo? Confirms the hatred they continue to have for Meghan. She was right all along.”

The palace soon stepped in to set the record straight.

A spokesperson for the Buckingham Palace confirmed to Independent that the image used was not altered, and they had used the photograph in the received format.

Seen as the rogue royals, Harry and Meghan stepped down as senior members of the royal family in 2020 and have since made several bombshell claims against the monarchy

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The comments section of the birthday post was clearly divided, with some showering Prince Harry with wishes for hitting a milestone birthday while others sided with the ruling monarch due to the royal rift.

“Happy Birthday to the kindest, funniest, most relatable royal,” said one fan of the Duke of Sussex while another wished, “Happy 40th Birthday Harry, I really wish you all the love joy and happiness on your special day.”

Others criticized him in light of his departure from the royal family, with one saying he is, “A hateful man who’s treated his family abominably. We will never forgive how he treated Prince Philip and the Late Queen in their final weeks.”

“Not a working Royal – and actually a very divisive figure for many British family,” said another. “Look forward to @RoyalFamily now marking other non-working Royal Family member birthdays, for consistency.”

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greenideas 2 months ago

They posted a perfectly fine photo of the person whose birthday it was but people will always find some reason to create drama. Smh.

12points

Lily 2 months ago (edited)

Everything is not about Meghan. It is a great photo of Harry.

10points

Rebecca Barnett 2 months ago

Give Meghan a break! Geeze. She's not "cropped -out" of the photo. It's merely a photo zoomed in so it is JUST him. It's HIS birthday, not THEIR's.

4points

Jim Robertson 2 months ago

But everything has to be about the great Meghan. Or did you not get the memo

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Shane S 2 months ago

It’s his birthday- not Meghan’s and not the blonde on the left. Cropping is perfectly normal. I’m so over the drama.

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mary mclaughlin 2 months ago

But Meghan still wants all percs and props they're supposed to be STRUGGLING so bad but EVERYTIME Meghan steps out out it's always multi-thousand dollar outfits then the jewels cake and eat it too and photographers who's always always seeming ear to ear when around but screams privacy Meg wanted to live hers rules her way and thought should have been immediately equal to Kate and when wasn't boo-hood then got to big for britches and started being an a*s to the help she's greedy and holds control of Harry more with his children she's selfish and it's gonna bite her in the butt big time but she'll cry victim here victim here and wonders why can't get nothing successful off the ground QUIT THINKING YOU BETTER IT MAKES YOU UGLY..all your children's people on both sides BLOOD and all they know is mom dad and gma Gloria it's gonna come back on you 10fold with only thinking what's good for Meghan when wouldln't have without Harry you'd still just be an actress SO QUIT ACTING SO ENTITLED...

2points

Penny Gayler 2 months ago

They cropped out the other people too and put up a super shot of Harry - who it was supposed to be about - why the fuss?

1point

ByeFelicia 2 months ago

Are we supposed to care about these people? Good grief.

1point

Alexandra 2 months ago

I'm not surprised that there is so much speculation. The thing is, King Charles is 75 and it is not unthinkable that within less than 15 years there will be another coronation. Charles will want to leave the crown to his heir with 2 major issues settled: Prince Andrew and Prince Harry.

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Sarah Gabbitass 2 months ago

It’s right the photo is of him on his own. It’s his Birthday, not hers.

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Tabitha 2 months ago

Oh for f**k’s sake, quit the pettiness. It’s really unbecoming of people of status who should know better. Don’t you realize that not thinking about someone you don’t like, not letting them have any influence over your life, is the best revenge? It also spares the rest of us, especially those of us who just live and let live when there’s been no crime committed, from having to endure your endless b******t being constantly splashed across every front page—-or any page fir that matter. Let this stupid pettiness be over and done with, and get on with your lives, and let Harry and Meghan can get on with theirs. F*****g family b******t.

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greenideas 2 months ago

They posted a perfectly fine photo of the person whose birthday it was but people will always find some reason to create drama. Smh.

12points

Lily 2 months ago (edited)

Everything is not about Meghan. It is a great photo of Harry.

10points

Rebecca Barnett 2 months ago

Give Meghan a break! Geeze. She's not "cropped -out" of the photo. It's merely a photo zoomed in so it is JUST him. It's HIS birthday, not THEIR's.

4points

Jim Robertson 2 months ago

But everything has to be about the great Meghan. Or did you not get the memo

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Shane S 2 months ago

It’s his birthday- not Meghan’s and not the blonde on the left. Cropping is perfectly normal. I’m so over the drama.

2points

mary mclaughlin 2 months ago

2points

Penny Gayler 2 months ago

They cropped out the other people too and put up a super shot of Harry - who it was supposed to be about - why the fuss?

1point

ByeFelicia 2 months ago

Are we supposed to care about these people? Good grief.

1point

Alexandra 2 months ago

1point

Sarah Gabbitass 2 months ago

It’s right the photo is of him on his own. It’s his Birthday, not hers.

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Tabitha 2 months ago

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“Confirms The Hatred”: Royal Family Accused Of Cropping Meghan Markle Out Of Harry’s B-day Photo

The British royal family shared a birthday tribute for Prince Harry for the first time in three years

“Wishing The Duke of Sussex a very happy 40th birthday today!” Buckingham Palace said as the Duke of Sussex celebrated his milestone birthday on September 15

The internet speculated whether Meghan Markle was deliberately cropped out of the picture, but the palace confirmed that they used the photograph without any alteration

Seen as the rogue royals, Harry and Meghan stepped down as senior members of the royal family in 2020 and have since made several bombshell claims against the monarchy

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The British royal family shared a birthday tribute for Prince Harry for the first time in three years

“Wishing The Duke of Sussex a very happy 40th birthday today!” Buckingham Palace said as the Duke of Sussex celebrated his milestone birthday on September 15

The internet speculated whether Meghan Markle was deliberately cropped out of the picture, but the palace confirmed that they used the photograph without any alteration

Seen as the rogue royals, Harry and Meghan stepped down as senior members of the royal family in 2020 and have since made several bombshell claims against the monarchy

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