Meghan Markle attends 2024 Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Gala

Meghan Markle made a surprise appearance at the 2024 Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Gala, wearing a stunning red Carolina Herrera gown.

Meghan Markle at the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Gala. Image: Instagram via @meghan.markle.official

Meghan Markle made a surprise appearance at the 2024 Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) Gala. The event is dedicated to raising funds for the hospital.

MEGHAN MARKLE AT THE GALA

It brought together notable figures to support CHLA’s mission of providing world-class paediatric care and research, according to Just Jared.

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, dazzled on the red carpet in a striking red Carolina Herrera gown. This was a dress she previously wore to the 2021 Salute to Freedom Gala.

As she posed alongside notable guests like Kelly McKee Zajfen, the founder of Alliance of Moms, Meghan’s elegance certainly stood out.

MEGHAN MARKLE MINGLES WITH GUESTS

Inside the event, she mingled with nurses, took selfies with guests, and spent time with a family whose children are CHLA patients.

Reflecting on the importance of the hospital, Meghan shared her admiration for the work done at CHLA, according to People.

“No one wants to be in a position where you need to go to a place like this,” she said.

“But if you have to, the best place in the world you could go would be Children’s Hospital L.A.”

DEDICATION TO CARE

Her words highlighted the hospital’s dedication to children and families, especially those unable to afford such high levels of care.

She praised the hospital’s unwavering commitment to improving lives and expressed how grateful she was to be there in support of their work.

WHERE WAS PRINCE HARRY?

Her husband, Prince Harry, was notably absent from the event.

He was in Lesotho, focusing on the HIV/AIDS crisis in Southern Africa through his charity, Sentebale.

His absence didn’t go unnoticed, but Meghan’s solo presence made a strong impact on those attending the gala.

THE HOSPITAL’S MISSION

The event itself was a massive success, raising nearly $5 million (approximately ZAR 95 million) to support the hospital’s mission.

Their mission is to provide leading-edge paediatric healthcare and advancing research into life-threatening diseases, according to Marie Claire.

The night also featured moving tributes to the hospital’s staff, including a special honour for CHLA nurses.

MEGHAN MARKLE BRINGS A TOUCH OF ROYAL CHARM

There were also awards for philanthropists like Sugar Ray Leonard and television producer Chuck Lorre, who have long supported the hospital’s initiatives.

Overall, Meghan’s surprise appearance added a touch of royal glamour to a night that was all about generosity and giving back to those in need.

With the event raising significant funds for healthcare, it’s safe to say that the 2024 gala was a remarkable success.