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“Vets Obviously Came In Second”: Meghan Markle Slammed For Veterans Day Post For Prince Harry
Meghan Markle paid tribute to her husband Prince Harry’s military service following their unexpected appearance at Kris Jenner’s 70th birthday party.
The Duchess of Sussex shared a post on Tuesday (November 11) in honor of Veterans Day, featuring footage of Harry serving in Afghanistan with the British Army.
“As my husband says, ‘Once served. Always serving.’ Thank you to all who served, sacrificed, and continue to serve,” she wrote. “Honoring you on Veterans Day. And every day.”
Highlights
- Meghan Markle shared a post in honor of Veterans Day amid criticism over her and Prince Harry’s attendance at Kris Jenner’s party.
- The couple attended the party on the eve of Remembrance Day, one of the most solemn occasions on the royal family’s calendar.
- Amid the backlash, Meghan posted footage from Harry’s deployment in Afghanistan and thanked veterans for their service.
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Meghan Markle shared a post about Veterans Day after attending Kris Jenner’s 70th birthday party with Prince Harry
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The video showed Harry being interviewed in 2013 during his deployment in Afghanistan. In the clip, an alarm sounds, signaling a potential security threat. The prince immediately stops the interview and rushes toward a helicopter.
The Duke of Sussex served in the military from 2005 to 2015 and was deployed twice to Afghanistan. During his service, he reportedly rose to the rank of Captain and became an Apache helicopter pilot.
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The 41-year-old had also been planned to be deployed to Iraq, but the head of the British army decided he should remain home after various groups made threats that could have put him and the soldiers around him at risk.
In 2014, Harry founded the Invictus Games, an international sports event for injured servicemen and women.
In her post, Meghan also included a photo from Harry’s recent trip to Canada in honor of Remembrance Day.
The memorial day, which coincides with Veterans Day as it marks the anniversary of the end of World War I, is observed in the UK and Commonwealth nations to honor members of the armed forces who lost their lives in combat.
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The picture shows the prince with a veteran at the Veterans Centre at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto, on November 6.
“Better late than never I guess. Vets obviously came in second best to a Kardashian party ,” one user said of the Duchess’ post.
“She only posted it because of the backlash. So this is a forced post and if people think she cares about veterans they are gullible,” another remarked.
“If these two are going to use royal titles for special treatment, making money, writing articles, etc. then they should have honored Remembrance Day,” someone else said.
The couple faced heavy criticism for attending the star-studded birthday celebration on the eve of Remembrance Day
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Meanwhile, others came to the couple’s defense, writing, “Lord knows people would attack her if she didn’t honor her veteran husband in a post. I’m so glad she and Harry just live their lives on their terms.”
“She loves her husband and acknowledges his time and others in the war. Give it a rest,” another comment read.
On the eve of Remembrance Day, Meghan and Harry were among the most surprising guests at Kris Jenner’s 70th birthday bash in California.
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At the event, Harry sported a red poppy pin on his tuxedo lapel—a tradition to honor Remembrance Day. However, many found it inappropriate for the couple to attend a party on the eve of the solemn occasion, which is typically observed on the closest Sunday to Armistice Day.
That same evening in London, members of the British royal family attended the annual Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall.
On Sunday, King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William, and Kate Middleton were present at the service at the Cenotaph war memorial
Harry was deployed to Afghanistan twice during his time in the British Army
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Amid backlash over the Sussexes partying with the Kardashians, more attention was drawn to the pair when Kim Kardashian deleted a photo of herself posing with Meghan.
Another deleted image showed Meghan placing her hand on Kris’ shoulder while Harry made a silly face.
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The James Bond-themed party was held at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s $165 million Beverly Hills mansion.
Among the guests at the star-studded event were Oprah Winfrey, Justin Bieber, Beyoncé, Bill Gates, Ryan Murphy, and Paris Hilton.
“She only posted it because of the backlash. So this is a forced post,” one critic wrote
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“They arrived hand-in-hand and looked very happy,” a source told People about the Sussexes. “Meghan was glowing. She looked very glamorous and fit the theme perfectly. Harry looked sharp in a tuxedo.”
Hours before the party, Meghan and Harry attended the Baby2Baby Gala in West Hollywood, where their friend Serena Williams was honored. The event is an annual fundraiser supporting mothers and children living in poverty.
Many criticized the Sussexes following Meghan’s latest post
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Michael MacKinnon 1 month ago
The US does not have the same ceremonial element to Veterans' Day that the Commonwealth has for Remembrance Day. It's practically a religious service. So Ms. Markle doesn't have the same context -- her only contact with it is through her husband, and she honoured his service and that of others. This is just stirring the pot.
Michael MacKinnon 1 month ago
The US does not have the same ceremonial element to Veterans' Day that the Commonwealth has for Remembrance Day. It's practically a religious service. So Ms. Markle doesn't have the same context -- her only contact with it is through her husband, and she honoured his service and that of others. This is just stirring the pot.
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