Meghan Markle reveals reason behind surprise LA gala appearance

The Duchess of Sussex delighted royal fans on Saturday when she made a surprise appearance at the LA Children’s Hospital Gala.

Meghan attended the event solo and was joined by a string of famous faces including her friend of over ten years, Kelly McKee Zajfen.

The 43-year-old has since revealed the reason behind her visit, explaining how she was invited as a special guest.

An extract from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s official website reads: “This weekend, Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex attended the biennial Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) Gala, an inspiring event dedicated to celebrating the exceptional services provided to children across LA.

Elsewhere, Meghan’s team expanded upon the mother-of-two’s personal connection with the hospital. A segment read: “The Duchess has a long-standing connection with CHLA, having visited the hospital on several occasions to meet with patients, and participate in the annual Make March Matter campaign.”

It continued: “Her presence at the gala underscored her commitment to advocating for the health and well-being of children around the world.”

For the glitzy event, the former Suits actress dipped into the archives and recycled her spellbinding scarlet dress from Carolina Herrera. She looked flawless in her frock which featured a slimline silhouette, a fitted bodice, a thigh split running down the front and a low V-neck.