Meghan Markle surprised guests when she made an unexpected appearance at the Children's Hospital Los Angeles 2024 Gala on Saturday, Oct. 5. Meghan's husband Prince Harry was not in attendance, though she arrived with a friend and chatted to families,

While her husband continues his travels in Africa, the duchess joined her friend Kelly McKee Zajfen for a night honoring the CHLA that featured a performance by Demi Lovato.

On Saturday, Meghan Markle made a surprise appearance as a guest at the 2024 Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Gala. The event honors CHLA’s patients and the hospital’s pediatric workers. The Duchess of Sussex looked stunning in a bright red Carolina Herrera gown with a halter top and a plunging neckline.

Meghan Markle attended the Children's Hospital Los Angeles 2024 Galaon Saturday, October 5, but the Duchess of Sussex managed to avoid her ex-friend Lizzie Cundy during the gathering. “Lizzie was relieved Meghan left the gala early,