On March 21, Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, lit up Children’s Hospital Los Angeles with her presence, bringing not only her elegance but also her passion for children’s literature.
The 42-year-old Duchess led a session of the “Literally Healing” program, which is dedicated to sharing the healing power of stories with young patients.
For the occasion, Meghan chose a sophisticated silk chiffon shirt dress with a delicate cascading floral pattern, a $3,490 piece from the Oscar de la Renta collection.
She completed her outfit with sophisticated black suede “Love Affair” ballerinas valued at $795, both previously released pieces that demonstrate her commitment to sustainability in fashion.
Meghan Markle’s Oscar de la Renta dress
This same dress was previously worn by Meghan in the summer of 2022, when she wore it during a visit to the United Kingdom with her husband, Prince Harry, and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
Additionally, the dress had its moment in the Netflix documentary about the Duchess, which revealed her fondness for the garment.
The family’s trip to the U.K. in June for Queen Elizabeth II’s platinum jubilee celebrations also marked the first time the queen and future King Charles met little Lilibet, who was born in California in 2021.
Meghan Markle’s broken dress
For this outing to the children’s hospital, it seems the Duchess suffered a minor setback with the dress, which appeared to have a flaw near the waist.
In one of the pictures shared from her visit, it can be seen that her dress was torn and had a hole on the left side near her waist.
However, Meghan did not let this dampen the spirit of the visit.
One social media user suggested that it was more of a problem with the zipper than a hole, a minor detail compared to the joy the Duchess shared as she read some of her favorite books to the children.
Video of the visit captured a delightful moment as Meghan presented the book “Rosie Revere, Engineer” to a group of excited children, highlighting her love of history.
The Duchess of Sussex’s participation in the hospital’s Make March Matter event, an annual initiative that has raised more than $10 million since 2016, underscores her dedication to the cause of children’s health and her ability to inspire hope and build healthier futures.
Meghan Markle’s message to Kate Middleton
Pictures of Meghan’s visit to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, where she participated in a literally healing session, were released several days after Kate’s announcement.
In a gesture of solidarity that resonated around the world, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle sent their best wishes for health and recovery to the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, following her courageous announcement of her cancer diagnosis.
The news of Kate’s illness, shared in an emotional social media post, touched many, including the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who expressed their support and hope for privacy and peace for the family during this difficult time.
Meghan and Harry’s message to Kate was interpreted by some as a possible rapprochement between the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and the Prince and Princess of Wales at a time when the health of several members of the royal family is in the spotlight.
The Princess of Wales has been absent from public life for several weeks due to abdominal surgery.
Meghan and Harry’s response not only reflects their concern for Kate’s well-being, but also suggests a glimmer of hope for reconciliation in a family that has been in the public eye for its internal tensions.
This moment of empathy and mutual support between the Sussexes and William and Kate could be a significant step toward overcoming past differences.
Currently, Prince Harry is preparing to travel to the United Kingdom, and it is unknown whether Meghan will accompany him or join his family, including Prince William and Kate.