Real reason for Meghan Markle’s surprise red carpet appearance without Harry revealed

Meghan Markle made a very unexpected solo appearance at a glitzy red carpet-event in a showstopping dress.

The Duchess of Sussex wore a recycled eye-catching red Carolina Herrera gown as she turned up for a star-studded night at the LA Children’s Hospital charity gala. Meghan could be seen posing for photographers on the red carpet as well as chatting to pal Kelly McKee Zajfen.

The solo appearance came after Meghan had laid low for several weeks while her husband Prince Harry has been crisscrossing the world in a string of appearances promoting his own charitable endeavours. And it led to some speculation as to why Meghan had attended the event, especially without Harry.

But on her and Harry’s official website Sussex.com, Meghan’s close connection with the hospital was explained – as was the reason for her attending the charity night.

A write-up of the event on the site said: “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. Invited as a special guest by CHLA’s president and CEO, Paul Viviano, The Duchess was proud to stand alongside esteemed guests in support of this vital cause.”

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

“The evening was a resounding success, reminding us all of the power of community support in improving the lives of those in need. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to CHLA and everyone involved for their dedication and generosity. Together, we can continue to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and their families.”