The dress code said James Bond, but Prince Harry added something unmistakably British and royal.
At something more layered.
It also arrives amid fresh chatter about how Harry feels about Meghan Markle’s Hollywood return and their shifting public profile, following reports he “doesn’t love” certain social media displays tied to her brand work.
The couple held hands as they entered the “007”-themed bash — a nod to “70” — joining Oprah Winfrey, Kim Kardashian, Paris Hilton, Snoop Dogg, and more, according to Poppy Middleton’s billionaire birthday bash for her husband back in September.
Royal-watcher debate kicked up quickly. Instagram-style moments featuring their kids, even from behind, and worries about optics.
But there’s another thread running alongside the critique. As Meghan steps back onto set — she’s slated for a cameo in Close Personal Friends with Lily Collins, Brie Larson, and Jack Quaid — The Sun reported Harry is “really supportive” and wants her to do whatever brings her joy. That stance aligns with how the pair typically present their decisions: unified, even when the headlines aren’t.
So what does the poppy signal here? Remembrance Sunday was the next day, and Harry — a veteran who has worn the symbol in every setting from royal tours to California events — kept the tradition going. It may not have been a calculated statement so much as muscle memory, but in a room full of A-listers and studio power players, it stood out. Meghan may be easing back into her Hollywood rhythm, but Harry’s lapel suggested he hasn’t shed the old one — even when the guest list is closer to Calabasas than Kensington Palace.
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