Most people think there is only one poppy to be worn for remembrance, but, in reality, there are four Remembrance Poppies which can be worn: Red, White, Purple and Black.
While the red poppy is worn specifically in honour of the armed forces and is distributed by the Royal British Legion, the white poppy, given out by the PPU. According to the PPU, it is intended to remember all victims of all wars, rather than just those in which British service people were involved.
Another theory is simply because a corsage of poppies is much more visible than one. Kate isn't usually the only one to wear multiple poppies as the late Queen Elizabeth II would often display five poppies when she stepped out for the special service.
The white poppy has been worn in the run-up to Remembrance Day for almost ninety years, as a symbol of remembrance and peace. White poppies are worn every year by thousands of people across the UK and beyond.
What do white poppies represent? White poppies represent three things: remembrance for all victims of war, both military and civilian. a challenge to any attempts to glamorise or celebrate war. a commitment to peace.
The white poppy is an international symbol of remembrance for all the casualties of war - civilians and armed forces personnel - and of peace. Some people see it as an alternative to the red poppy, others see it as complementary; some choose to wear both poppies, some one or the other, and some no poppy at all.
What is the white poppy? The white poppy was designed by the Peace Pledge Union and is worn as a symbol of pacifism, the belief war and violence in general are not needed.
According to the Royal British Legion: “There is no right or wrong way to wear a Poppy – except to wear it with pride.” The charity adds: “You can wear a Poppy all year round but traditionally people stop wearing a Poppy after Armistice Day on 11th November or Remembrance Sunday, whichever is later.”
What does the black poppy mean? BlackPoppyRose. The BlackPoppyRose commemorates the contributions of black, African and Caribbean communities to the war effort - as servicemen and servicewomen, and as civilians.
Even now, the factory employs disabled veterans to produce the wreaths for the Royal Family and the Royal British Legion's annual Poppy Appeal. Since 1924, wearing poppies has been a custom in the U.S. for honoring those who sacrificed their lives for the greater good.
The Poppy should be worn with respect on the left side, over the heart. The Legion's lapel Poppy is a sacred symbol of Remembrance and should not be affixed with any pin that obstructs the Poppy. Also available through some Branches is the Legion's reusable black centre Poppy pin to affix your lapel Poppy.
The late Queen would famously wear a collection of five poppies to the Cenotaph which many believed was her way of paying tribute to the five branches of service, these include: the Army, the Royal Navy and the RAF.
It is thought that the red of the petals represents the blood of those who gave their lives, the black button in the middle is for the mourning of those who never welcomed their loved ones home and the green leaf shows the hope that the grass and crops growing after the war brings.
Blue Poppy the flowers are often referred to as QUEEN OF HIMALAYAN FLOWERS. This plant's medicinal use in Uttrakhand is not so common in Tibetan, but is widely used. This is used in medicine to cure diseases associated with the head and is very well known in Tibetan medical methods.
Other colours of poppy have their own meanings: - Pink poppies symbolise compassion and platonic love. - Orange poppies stand for health and regeneration. - Yellow poppies represent optimism and the ability to look on the bright side as well as positive memories of people who have died.
Republic of Ireland international and Wigan Athletic footballer James MacLean has also refused to wear a poppy, angering many fans.
Wearing a poppy (on the left breast or lapel) is more common in Australia on and around Remembrance Day, 11 November.
Why do the royals wear multiple poppies? Curiously, it's never been officially confirmed by the palace, but one theory is that the royal family wears multiple poppy brooches in honour of family members who have fought and died at war.
The Poppy should be worn with respect on the left breast, close to the heart.
Purple poppies are worn to honour animals who were victims of war. Many war horses, dogs and pigeons were killed during service in WW1. The Animal Purple Poppy Appeal is organised by War Horse Memorial, which donates the money raised to various animal charities.
Selena Carty set it up and it is worn to remember black, African, Caribbean and Pacific Islanders who lost their lives at war.
Rough poppy (Papaver hybridum)
The rarest of the poppies, with small red petals that carry a black spot at the base. Its seed capsule is globe-shaped and covered in stiff yellow bristles.
White poppies stand for remembrance of all victims of all wars. This includes wars still being fought. It includes people of all nationalities. It includes both civilians and members of armed forces.
But you shouldn't be sporting them in the days afterwards, although many do, thinking it's a sign of respect. The poppy is actually supposed to be left on the tomb at the place where the ceremony is held, a final sign of respect for the fallen soldiers who never came home.