Overview
- Over the weekend, Prince Harry wore a red Remembrance poppy at the Baby2Baby gala and Kris Jenner’s James Bond–themed 70th birthday hosted at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s Beverly Hills estate.
- Meghan Markle did not display a poppy at either event, prompting online criticism and defenses that highlighted her American nationality and differing commemorative traditions.
- The Daily Mail, citing unnamed sources, reported that she did not wear one because poppies are not widely available in the United States, while Harry obtained his during a recent visit to Canada after making a donation.
- Neither Harry nor Meghan issued a public explanation, as coverage focused on the optics of their contrasting choices and their broader celebrity-facing roles.
- The Jenner party featured a high-profile guest list, and TMZ reported neighbor complaints over late-night noise attributed to a Bruno Mars performance.