Meghan Markle just made a surprise appearance next to her husband, Prince Harry, and I can't stop thinking about her red poppy brooch (which has a connection to the royal family).
This week, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex appeared in a video (watch it here) shown at the Global Ministerial Conference on Violence Against Children in Colombia, where they discussed the importance of online restrictions for children. In a surprising move, the couple paid tribute to the royal family and their British connection by pinning poppy brooches to their lapels.
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The red poppy brooches are in honor of Remembrance Day, an annual British holiday that falls on November 11 and marks the end of the First World War. The artificial flowers have been used since 1921 to commemorate military members who died in the war. That is why it is tradition for members of the royal family to wear the symbolic flower throughout the month of November.
Prince Harry previously wore the poppy brooch earlier this month when he virtually attended a NATO meeting to discuss the Invictus Games. At the time, I was surprised that he was wearing the accessory, as he is not a working royal and therefore not expected to wear it. Although it was unexpected, Prince Harry has tried to make amends with his family, so I understand why he chose to do this.
Yesterday the #InvictusGames Foundation was given the opportunity to inform the NATO Military Committee @NATO Headquarters about our commitment to supporting international wounded, injured and ill service members and veterans through sport. #IAMhere 💛🖤
— Invictus Games Foundation 💛🖤 (@WeAreInvictus) October 31, 2024
On the other hand, Markle didn't leave London on the best terms with the royal family. So she had every right to abandon the poppy tradition, but she didn't. And it speaks volumes about her future relationship with the royal family.
Keep it up, you two.
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