A former close pal of Meghan Markle has claimed the Duchess of Sussex only showed up at a recent charity gala "for photographs" after narrowly avoiding a run-in with the former working royal on the red carpet.

The Duchess of Sussex on Saturday attended the Children's Hospital Los Angeles gala, where she mingled with other celebrities including Demi Lovato, Kaley Cuoco, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jimmy Kimmel and Colin Hanks. She was also snapped on the red carpet with her close friend Kelly McKee Zajfen.

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.

Meghan Marklewalked the red carpet on Saturday, October 5, for the Children's Hospital Los Angeles Gala 2024, but the Duchess of Sussex still seemed reserved without Prince Harry by her side. "For a confident woman who is used to cameras and red carpets,

Meghan Markle made a rare solo appearance on the red carpet in Los Angeles on Saturday - and a body language expert has analyzed her every move.

Meghan Markle attended the Children’s Hospital 2024 Los Angeles Gala in a glamorous red gown, an upcycled version of a dress she had worn back in 2021.

Meghan Markle looked glamorous as ever during a surprise appearance at the Children's Hospital Los Angeles 2024 Gala on Saturday, October 5. The Duchess of Sussex, 43, wore a plunging red Carolina Herrera gown and matching shoes to the event,