Meghan Markle made a glamorous solo appearance at the LA Children’s Hospital gala, wearing a striking red Carolina Herrera dress. The Duchess of Sussex had previously donned this gown in 2021 at a gala in New York, but this time Prince Harry was noticeably absent.

The event, hosted by Kaley Cuoco, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Colin Hanks, saw Meghan engaging warmly with children, smiling and chatting throughout the evening. While she was flying solo, Harry has been attending a number of engagements without her as well, including trips to New York, the UK, and South Africa.

Meghan said: "The work that they do otherworldly. And I think from my standpoint as a mother no one wants to be in a position where you need to go to a place like this - but if you have to, the best place in the world you could go would be Children's Hospital LA.
 
Some thought Meghan seemed uncomfortable at the event.  Body language expert Judi James tells FEMAIL: "For a confident woman who is used to cameras and red carpets she acts grateful to see and join her friend here. The body language ritual that she follows seems to be deliberate signalling of her current state as Harry is off on his solo tour.

"Meghan performs signals of coyness and even shyness plus a subliminal desire to have someone take over the lead from Harry, as though she is somehow lost without him on the red carpet or wanting to suggest she is feeling more vulnerable and girlishly playful than usual."

Meghan’s red dress was not warmly reviewed.  One social media user called it” the most hideously ugly dress. And she wore it to meet with donors and children."

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