Meghan Markle’s decision to wear a poppy red pin on Nov. 8, while accompanied by Prince Harry at the official opening of a new Navy fitness center in San Diego, sparked a debate among social media users. The grand opening of the state-of-the-art Warrior Fitness Center in Danton, San Diego was attended by the couple along with representatives from the Navy SEAL Foundation. Both Meghan and Harry were dressed in black, with Meghan sporting a bright red poppy and black beret to complement her fitted pantsuit. The lapel of Prince Harry’s jacket was also adorned with a poppy-shaped brooch.
It is customary to observe and commemorate days like November 11, which honors those who gave their lives to defend their country in times of conflict, by displaying poppies in November around the world. Throughout the month of November in the United Kingdom, people, including members of the royal family and the general public, wear poppies. Particularly significant is Remembrance Sunday, a national ceremony which honors fallen soldiers through a service at the London Cenotaph War Memorial.
However, Meghan’s decision to wear a poppy in November rather than May was criticized by some users online, who raised concerns about the timing of her statement. Additionally, some United States citizens have noted that poppies are most frequently displayed during the month of May, which corresponds to Memorial Day. Meghan faced disapproval from some Twitter users, one of whom accused her of stealing the show by wearing a poppy to an unrelated event. Another Twitter user claimed that Meghan wore a poppy pendant exclusively distributed by the Royal British Legion. However, this claim is devoid of corroborating data, given that Meghan’s pendant is not consistent with any of the Legion’s current products.
Additionally, Meghan was criticized for her decision to wear a British poppy in remembrance of American veterans. Of note is the appointment of Prince Harry as global ambassador for the British charity Scotty’s Little Soldiers, which helps children whose parents have been killed in the army. Harry expressed his solidarity with Scotty’s Little Soldiers on Remembrance Sunday, highlighting his enduring dedication to the cause and his position as an international representative. Nevertheless, some critics in the United Kingdom raised objections to his reference to his royal title in the letter, giving rise to allegations that he was assuming the persona of a working royal despite his genuine commitment to the causes humanitarians.
Apart from this, rumors are circulating that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex awkwardly balance the majority of Hollywood stars. A Daily Mail article written by Jessica Taylor exposed these allegations. Taylor highlighted the complex balance being navigated by the Sussexes’ celebrity allies, including Katy Perry, Beyoncé, David and Victoria Beckham, George and Amal Clooney, Idris Elba and Edward Norton, amid a persistent divide that appears unlikely to be resolved. resolve in the near future.
