Meghan Markle turned heads after making a surprise solo appearance at the LA Children’s Hospital gala last night, wearing a glamorous red Carolina Herrera dress.
The Duchess of Sussex was seen greeting young fans at the star-studded gala, which also featured appearances from Kaley Cuoco, Jamie Lee Curtis and a live performance from Demi Lovato.
Meghan previously wore the stunning dress to a 2021 veterans’ gala in New York City.
Photos from the event show her laughing with children and parents at the event, jokingly telling one youngster ‘isn’t it past your bedtime?’
Her night out came following news that Prince Harry celebrated his 40th birthday without her, instead opting to go on a hike in Lesotho with some close pals.
It comes as the pair have reportedly been focused on pursuing their own individual goals in recent months, with Harry focused on his patronage work while Meghan pursues her own ventures.
However, sources deny any major tension between the couple, saying they remain strong despite differing priorities.
A source close to Prince Harry told the Daily Mail the increasing number of solo activities could be part of an effort to rebuild his image on the world stage.
‘I hear he wanted it this way,’ they said. ‘I believe he wants space.’
‘But there will be joint efforts around those cause-driven areas of work.’
Another source close to the Sussexes said: ‘This definitely feels like he is upping his game to cement his position as a serious player on the international stage.’
‘He’s always been desperate to be taken seriously and people I know say his fall from grace will really have got to him.’
Harry has reportedly appeared at ten solo engagements without Meghan in the last 15 days, as he embarked on a ‘quasi-royal tour’ across three countries, including New York, London and Lesotho.
It has also been reported that Meghan bailed out on a charity event she was set to attend with Prince Harry because she was ‘sick.’
Last year it was claimed that the pair spent extended spells apart, but this was denied by sources close to them. It was said that, like any couple, they had disagreements but remained strong.
It has also been claimed that disagreements between the couple have emerged over how to raise their two children, Archie, five, and Lilibet, three.
While Harry prefers keeping them out of the public eye, Meghan reportedly wants them to attend more local events, the Sun reports.
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