**Meghan Markle’s Red Poppy Pin Sparks Online Backlash**

Meghan Markle's recent choice to sport a red poppy pin during the opening of a new Navy fitness center in San Diego alongside Prince Harry has ignited a wave of criticism on social media platforms.

The royal couple, accompanied by members of the Navy SEAL Foundation, inaugurated a cutting-edge warrior fitness program facility in downtown San Diego on November 8th.

Both Meghan and Harry donned black attire for the event, with Meghan adding a striking red poppy pin to her tailored pantsuit, complemented by a black banner.

Harry also adorned his jacket lapel with a poppy pin.

Around the world, poppies are traditionally worn in November to commemorate Remembrance events and Armistice Day on November 11th, honoring the sacrifices of individuals who have lost their lives while serving their nations during wars.

In the United Kingdom, the Royal Family and a significant portion of the public wear poppies throughout November leading up to Remembrance Sunday, a pivotal day for national tributes to fallen veterans, marked by a service at the Cenotaph War Memorial in London.

While some Americans do wear poppies in the lead-up to Veterans Day, they are more commonly associated with Memorial Day in May.

Meghan's decision to wear a poppy in November rather than May has drawn disapproval from certain online critics.

One Twitter user expressed confusion about the appropriate timing for wearing poppies in the United States, questioning if they should be worn on Veterans Day or Memorial Day.

Criticism towards Meghan extended to accusations that she was attempting to overshadow the event by wearing the poppy pin.

Some individuals insinuated that the poppy pin she wore was specifically linked to the Royal British Legion, although this association does not seem to be accurate as Meghan's pin does not match any currently available designs from the organization.

Another Twitter user disparagingly commented on Meghan's choice, questioning the appropriateness of wearing a British poppy while honoring American veterans.

In a parallel development, Prince Harry has been appointed as the Global Ambassador for Scotty's Little Soldiers, a British charity that provides support to children who have lost parents in military service.

Despite his efforts to support charitable causes, Harry faced backlash in the UK for allegedly leveraging his royal title in his role.

Critics accused him of pretending to be a working royal, emphasizing that he had previously stated titles were of little significance to him.

Harry's involvement with Scotty's Little Soldiers dates back to 2017, and he recently assumed the position of the charity's inaugural Global Ambassador.

As part of his commitment to Remembrance Sunday, Harry shared a supportive letter with Scotty's Little Soldiers, underscoring his dedication to amplifying the voices of bereaved military children and fostering collaboration within military and veteran communities worldwide.

The full text of Harry's letter was made public on the Archibald Foundation's website, drawing further scrutiny from critics who perceived his use of the royal title as disingenuous.

Despite the criticism, Harry remains steadfast in his support for charitable initiatives and advocacy for military families in need.