Overview
- Prince Harry wore a red poppy while Meghan Markle did not during appearances on November 8, including Kris Jenner’s 70th birthday and the Baby2Baby Gala.
- Reports relayed via the Daily Mail said Meghan could not find a poppy in the United States, a claim that remains unattributed to her directly.
- GB News commentator Lee Cohen denounced the explanation as insulting and questioned her commitment to British traditions in a widely cited column.
- Critics noted that poppies can be obtained in the U.S. through groups and online and that Meghan has worn one in America on past occasions.
- Remembrance Sunday ceremonies proceeded across Birmingham, where the Lord Mayor called the day a solemn and powerful moment for the city.