Meghan Markle and Prince Harry recently attended the grand opening of the Navy SEAL Foundation’s Warrior Fitness Program West Coast facility in San Diego.
The event took place a few hours away from their home in Montecito, California.
During the outing, both Meghan and Harry wore poppy pins, accessories that have been worn by members of the royal family, including King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William, and Kate Middleton, in recent days.
However, their choice to wear poppies during this event received backlash from many US veterans.
In the United States, poppies are traditionally worn on Memorial Day, known as National Poppy Day, to honor those who have served and died for the country in all wars.
Critics argue that Meghan and Harry should have been aware of the appropriate occasion to wear poppies and accused them of disrespecting the true meaning behind the tradition.
Some US veterans expressed their frustration, stating that if Meghan and Harry are going to pretend to support American veterans, they should understand when and where it is appropriate to wear poppies.
They emphasized that the couple is no longer representing the UK and should stop pretending to care about the true meaning of such symbols.
Critics believe that Harry wears the poppy as a way to maintain his connection to the royal family, while Meghan treats it as a fashion accessory, which they find to be nothing more than a pathetic public relations move.
In addition to the poppy controversy, Meghan Markle has also been accused of paying a local San Diego Fox News reporter to refer to her as a princess during the event.
A news clip from the local Fox affiliate in San Diego showed some spokespeople for the facility speaking about the event, with the anchor referring to Meghan and Harry as the prince and princess of Sussex.
This raised eyebrows among viewers, as it was pointed out that the Sussexes do not hold the titles of prince and princess.
Critics argue that Meghan orchestrated this reference to elevate herself and Harry, attempting to diminish the status of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
They see it as another example of Meghan’s desire for attention and recognition.
It is speculated that Meghan may have influenced the reporter to ensure that she was acknowledged as a princess after the event.
Following this incident, the term “Princess Meghan” started trending on Twitter, which some interpret as her way of responding to what she perceived as a slip-up during the news coverage.
While some people in the United States may not be familiar with the intricacies of the British monarchy and its titles, those in the UK and the Commonwealth are likely to be offended by the misrepresentation.
Meghan and Harry, however, seem to consider themselves as self-assigned royalty in America.
Meghan has always believed herself to be a princess, even from a young age.
This perception of herself as a princess and potentially even a queen has been reinforced by Canadian Graydon Carter, the founder and co-editor of Airmail, who believes that Meghan has successfully manipulated Harry to achieve fame, wealth, and titles.
Despite the controversy surrounding their actions and choices, it remains unclear whether Meghan Markle will make a comeback in acting.
However, some speculate that if a show like “Real Housewives of Montecito” were to be developed, Meghan would be a strong candidate for a role.