JAKARTA - Meghan Markle's decision not to wear a poppie while attending Kris Jenner's 70th birthday party has drawn the spotlight. Many think Meghan's appearance feels inappropriate, especially as the event is held on the weekend of Remembrance. This is an important moment for England to honor war heroes.
Poppy is a symbol of respect that the royal family almost always wears when commemorating the services of veterans. But in the James Bond-themed glamorous party at Jeff Bezos' luxury home, guests saw Meghan appear without the symbol. This attitude is considered in contrast to Prince Harry, who actually wore a pody in hiskun.
According to sources close to Meghan, she is not wearing a poppie not because she is ignorant, but because it is not easy to find in the United States, it is different from Britain.
The source added Meghan actually wanted to pay her respects as usual, but the availability of poppies in the US was very limited and shipments from the UK cost a lot of money.
"In America, poppies are not sold widely like in the UK or Canada," the source said, quoted from the Daily Mail page.
Even so, some royal observers still considered Meghan's appearance disappointing. In an interview with the Daily Mail, royal biography Tom Bower said, "It is very visible that Harry is wearing a poppie with pride, while Meghan is absent from this important symbol."
Bower assessed that Harry's expression did not seem to enjoy the party atmosphere.
Harry looks tired of being shown to the public, today at sporting events, tomorrow at celebrity parties," he said.
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He also said Harry seemed worried about the strained relationship with his family in England.
Whereas in recent years, Meghan has been a consistent figure wearing a pody during Remembrance.
He was seen wearing a five-klobble pody commonly worn by the royal family at various events, including his visit to the US Navy SEALs in 2023 and a campaign video with Harry about the safety of children on the internet. Meghan's decision this time also sparked debate.
In the midst of the spotlight, Harry recently wrote a touching essay about Remembrance Day. He stressed the importance of remembering not only those who died, but also veterans who still carry the burden of war.
Meanwhile, the controversy over Meghan's appearance at Kris Jenner's birthday party shows that every small step and detail in her appearance cannot be separated from the public's attention.
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