The King Is Wearing A Black Poppy

[Khandro]

Is he a prat ?

[Peter Pedant]

newmodarmy; a typical BBC stupid 'explanation' for the moronic.

can we be less abusive please?

I had some trouble finding Chazza with an un-red poppy, and yes he wears poppies for the occasion

In flanders field, the poppies blow

between the crosses row on row that is our place

we should be mindful

[ladybirder]

Poppy Day is for everyone.

[Khandro]

ichi //

And the problem with wearing a black poppy would be what exactly?

Sometines I really despair //

Yes & so do I (at you) There is only one true poppy; it is red symbolising the blood of those who gave their lives for the country.

If people want to give money to animals or BLM charities they are entitled to so do, but Remembrance Day and its poppy appeal, should not be hijacked by all and sundry for their own political ends.

Stand by for a rainbow poppy next!

[vulcan42]

He's also wearing the traditional red poppy, there's no harm in wearing any additional emblem. When shopping yesterday I realised that out of all the people I saw on the streets and in shops, I was the only one wearing a poppy. That annoys me more than the King adding  another badge of remembrance.

[naomi24]

//Why is he a prat?//

 

Because by being selective he's caused controversy.  This thread is evidence of that.  Had he just worn the red poppy which symbolises respect for everyone who gave their lives there would have been nothing to say.

[Redhelen72]

of the dozens and dozens poppy day appeals how many show a person of colour.

The kings has highlighted that there is a horrible division as shown in thread

[douglas9401]

Oh stop now.

[naomi24]

Creating division creates division.  

[ToraToraTora]

I don't get it, the standard poppy is for all the fallen in all the conflicts so wearing anything else is excluding some from that. If it was a venn diagram the black one would be a circle entirely within the one for the standard poppy. So wear a read one you wear them all.

[ToraToraTora]

Redhelen: "Perhaps HM felt that he wanted to show that Poppy Day was for everyone." - that is what the standard poppy is.

[Tilly2]

I think he should have worn a purple one instead.

[douglas9401]

It's the kind of thing that happens when the reality of how utterly mental the concept a royal family is dawns.

[Old_Geezer]

I suspect it probably has something to do with his audience at the time and trying to show he fits in with them. Ill advised though, as the criticism shows. Rather naive IMO. The approval of those he gained is hardly worth the disapproval achieved by many more. Not something the figurehead leader of the whole nation should be aiming for.

[ToraToraTora]

Tilly, yes the Purple one + the red one would make more sense, all the people and all the animals. The black one is included in the red so by wearing both he's basically saying that the black fallen are twice the value of the others. Well I'm sure the King doesn't think that but he's been poorly advised by some trobiscite.

[douglas9401]

He's just texted saying thanks for the back-up, Tora.

Tongue scraper's in the post.

[Old_Geezer]

Who's got their back up now ?

 

I think we need an orange poppy for all the ginger people that fell. And a brown for the poor insects that got bombed. And a special gold one for the important royal family who were involved. Maybe a grey one for those who got depressed...

[roopower]

Perhaps the king should wear all four colours and cover all bases. That would get the tongues wagging!

[THECORBYLOON]

The Blck Poppy Rose

"The BlackPoppyRose was launched in September 2010 by Selena Carty.

Created to be a symbol that represents the contributions made by the African/Black/West Indian/Caribbean/Pacific Islands & Indigenous communities to various wars since the 16th century.

A symbol that signifies pride, honour and glory, with the hope that future generations will be inspired by these largely untold historical legacies."

 

The Royal Britsh Legion poppy,

 

"Wearing a poppy is a show of support for the service and sacrifice of our Armed Forces, veterans and their families. It represents all those who lost their lives on active service, from the beginning of the First World War right up to present day."

 

[barry1010]

I've just done a Google image search for Rembrance Sunday and maybe he has a point

[10ClarionSt]

Isn't there a black centre on the poppy? Anyway, it'll be interesting to see if he's wearing it at The Cenotaph on Sunday. Bet he isn't!