Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have reportedly been accused of making a “foolish mistake” on Remembrance Day, a decision that could have significant consequences for the couple. The criticism comes after the Duke of Sussex made a solo appearance in Brackley, Northamptonshire, on November 8 to mark the occasion.
Meanwhile, King Charles and Prince William joined the royal family at the Cenotaph in London to lead Britain’s national Remembrance Day commemorations.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry ‘missed golden opportunity’ with joint Remembrance Day appearance, per commentator
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry reportedly “missed a golden opportunity” by not making a joint public appearance on Remembrance Sunday. As reported by the Daily Express, royal commentator Alicia Liberty highlighted the Duchess of Sussex’s “noticeable” absence in an opinion piece for the publication.
Her remarks came after the Duke of Sussex attended a solo event in Brackley, Northamptonshire, to mark Remembrance Sunday, wearing a red poppy and his military medals. Liberty argued that Meghan and Harry “missed a golden opportunity to demonstrate that their commitment to family extends beyond carefully curated public appearances.”
The royal commentator further explained, “For a couple who regularly champion togetherness, surely Remembrance Sunday would have been the perfect occasion to stand shoulder to shoulder, particularly given Harry’s deeply personal connection to the Armed Forces.”
At the same time, Liberty praised Harry for making the solo appearance, describing his decision as “admirable.” She also found it “refreshing” to see the Duke of Sussex honor Britain’s fallen heroes without a grand ceremony or formal speeches.
“No grand speeches, no celebrity audience, and no elaborate itinerary – just a veteran quietly paying his respects,” she wrote. “But I cannot help wondering why Meghan wasn’t beside him, particularly when the couple so frequently appear together to champion causes close to their hearts,” the royal commentator added.
