Sketch comedy show “Saturday evening live‘ then toasted the royal family’s viral Christmas photo Prince William And Kate Middleton were accused on social media of failing to properly Photoshop their family’s Christmas card, which apparently left Prince Louis with a missing finger.
“SNL” used one Meghan Markle joked during the sketch, saying she could lend the royals a “finger” if they needed it. The Prince and Princess of Wales have reportedly responded to the alleged Photoshop, with a report claiming it left the duo “embarrassed”.
‘SNL’ Mocks Prince William and Kate Middleton with Meghan Markle Joke
“Saturday Night Live” shamelessly mocked Prince William and Kate Middleton’s family photo for their 2023 Christmas card. This comes after several fans pointed out that five-year-old Prince Louis was missing a middle finger in the family photo.
During Saturday’s show, “Weekend Update” co-host Colin Jost hosted the news segment and joked about the bizarre photo. He said: “A Christmas photo released by the royal family shows a poor Photoshop job that appears to leave Prince Louis’ finger missing.”
The comedian then showed a photoshopped image of Meghan Markle with her middle finger up. Jost then said, “And this is sweet. Meghan Markle said she has a finger she can use when they need it.” The joke was received with loud laughter from the studio audience, earning a grin from Jost.
Prince William and Kate Middleton’s Christmas photo was revealed last week
![Prince William and Kate Middleton with their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis start at Lambrook School](https://theblast.prod.media.wordpress.mattersmedia.io/2023/03/Prince-William-Kate-Middleton-kids-scaled.jpg)
The “SNL” sketch comes a week after the release of the family photo by the Prince and Princess of Wales. The couple posted a black and white photo of them and their three children, George, Charlotte and Louis, on Instagram with the caption: “Our family Christmas card for 2023.”
The family also released a statement saying they were “very happy to share a new photo of their family.” However, shortly after the release, social media users on X, formerly known as Twitter, discovered Louis’s missing middle finger.
Our family Christmas card for 2023 🎄❤️
📸Josh Shinner pic.twitter.com/X9du9EkpaI
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) December 9, 2023
One comment read: “Louis is missing a finger, this has got to be the worst photoshopped photo ever.” Another person wrote: ‘Prince Louis’ finger is missing. They also photoshopped someone else’s leg onto his. I certainly hope the taxpayers didn’t pay for it.”
Despite Photoshop’s accusations, there is a possibility that Prince Louis simply bent his middle finger, creating the illusion that it is missing. The young Royal is known for his mischievous nature and pranks at various royal events. Just on Friday, Louis blew out Charlotte’s candle as they attended Kate’s annual Christmas carol concert.
Prince Williams and Kate Middleton are embarrassed by their Photoshop error
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A source close to William and Kate spoke out We weekly about how the couple responded to the Photoshop claims and criticism of their Christmas card.
They said the duo were “embarrassed” by the missing finger and were “just as shocked as everyone else” when fans noticed the mistake on Louis’ hand.
Photographer Josh Shinner also reflected on the family photo shoot on Instagram. His post read: “It was so much fun photographing the Prince and Princess of Wales and their family for this year’s Christmas portrait.”
His statement continued: “Without a doubt one of the most relaxed and enjoyable gatherings I’ve ever had, and thanks to the kids I now have a whole new set of jokes that are right on my level.”
Christmas card from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
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Shortly after William and Kate were criticized for their festive card, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Harry and Meghan, released theirs.
The couple’s Christmas card featured a beautiful photo of them clapping and laughing at the closing ceremony of the Invictus Games, held in Dusseldorf in September. Germany.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle unveil their 2023 Christmas card 🎄 pic.twitter.com/6SdXjMjlK9
— Emily Ferguson (@emsferg) December 15, 2023
Harry and Meghan’s card had an elegant look as it had a beautiful green background with the words: “On behalf of the Office of Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Archewell Productions and Archewell Foundation, we wish you a very Happy Holidays . Thank you for all the support in 2023.”
Conspicuously absent from the Christmas card were Prince Archie and Princess Lilibert. This is very similar to Harry and Meghan’s 2022 Christmas card, which also did not include their children.
Like Harry and Meghan, King Charles III and Queen Camilla did not take a new photo for their Christmas card. Instead, they chose an old photo of Charles’ coronation ceremony.