Something was missing from Meghan Markle‘s attire. The chatter around the “royal poppy” spiked after Prince Harry and the “Suits” alum arrived at Kris Jenner’s 70th birthday bash. The James Bond-themed party at Jeff Bezos’ home fell on Remembrance weekend, and cameras caught Harry wearing a poppy while Meghan did not.
According to a new report, sources close to the Duchess say U.S. access played a role. Consequently, the discussion now blends etiquette, timing, and availability. Previously, the couple has worn poppies together during November appearances, both in the U.S. and abroad.
Meghan Markle didn’t wear poppy due to its unavailability in the U.S., per source
Daily Mail reports that a source close to the Duchess said she skipped the flower “because they’re not widely available” in America. The outlet further wrote, “Meghan attended the glitzy James Bond-themed party… with the commemorative symbol noticeably missing from her glamorous outfit.” The outlet added, “Harry, meanwhile, had one pinned to his tuxedo, which he obtained after donating to the appeal during his recent visit to Canada.”
However, the report also noted the broader supply issue. As the outlet summarized, “People across the globe can purchase a poppy from the Royal British Legion’s website, but would have to pay £28 for postage” to ship to Montecito. That detail fueled debate about practicality versus symbolism. Moreover, it contrasted with the couple’s history of marking Remembrance together in recent years.
For context, there is evidence of prior instances where Meghan wore the emblem. In 2024, both wore lapel poppies during a joint video address. During a 2023 stop in San Diego with U.S. Navy SEALs, she was seen wearing a poppy brooch. The outlet also cited photographer Calla Kessler, who once asked Meghan about the emblem; Kessler wrote, “I asked her about the poppy. It’s for Remembrance Day, to honor armed forces members.”
Ultimately, the framing here stays specific: this was about access, not avoidance. Therefore, the conversation around Meghan Markle’s Remembrance Day poppy now centers on availability in the U.S., even as Prince Harry’s own poppy, sourced during Canada events, kept the couple’s November tradition in view at Kris Jenner’s birthday.
Originally reported by Santanu Das on Reality Tea.
