Harry and Meghan faced widespread mockery and online backlash for their appearance at Kris Jenner's extravagant James Bond-themed 70th birthday party in Beverly Hills on Remembrance Day weekend 2025.
While the British royal family held solemn ceremonies to honor veterans back in London, the Sussexes were photographed sipping champagne at the celebrity-filled event hosted at Jeff Bezos’s mansion, a stark contrast that many found tone-deaf.
Critics were quick to point out Meghan’s uneven fake tan, particularly a noticeable spray tan line on her legs, and a black outfit that drew fashion scrutiny for mismatched fabrics. Harry wore a tuxedo with a red poppy on his lapel, which further fueled outrage online because many felt it was inappropriate to wear a Remembrance Day symbol at a party rather than a solemn event.
Social media reacted harshly, with users mocking Meghan’s “Hollywood glow-up” and questioning Harry’s judgment in wearing the poppy under such circumstances. Some suggested the appearance was a desperate PR move for Hollywood relevance, contrasting their faded royal stature with Kardashian-level celebrity culture.