The design showed a black and white photo of two smiling children surrounded by holiday greenery and signed “From Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.” Almost immediately, social media users began expressing unease. Some said the image felt unnatural, while others described it as creepy or unsettling. Several comments accused whoever created it of exploiting the children’s identities for attention.
As users looked more closely, inconsistencies became apparent. Background details appeared distorted, and the children’s positioning looked unnatural. Others noted that the design closely resembled ready made templates available on Canva, leading many to conclude the image was either digitally manipulated or generated using artificial intelligence.
Protecting children in the digital age
