In a surprise visit that captured public and media attention, Meghan Markle has marked her return to the public eye with a series of charitable appearances.
The most recent, an unannounced visit to a children’s hospital in Los Angeles, was part of the Make March Matter initiative, where she shared adorable moments reading books to hospitalized children.
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles’ Literally Healing is a reading program that gifts families at the hospital more than 65,000 books annually and provides a unique opportunity to promote literacy.
Since 2016, the campaign has raised more than $10 million for the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.
Meghan Markle at a children’s hospital
For this special visit, Meghan demonstrated her talent as an actress by reading to the little ones.
Specifically, Prince Harry’s wife chose three of her favorite children’s books.
- ‘Rosie the Riveter’.
- ‘Pete the Cat’.
- ‘I Saw a Cat’.
This act not only reflects her commitment to children’s education and welfare, but also highlights her ability to connect with her young audience.
This is a skill she honed during her acting career on Suits.
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Her interaction with the children, filled with educational activities, was a testament to her ability to inspire and educate.
“Children were laughing and singing as The Duchess turned into character with every page as she read patient favorite books like Rosie the Riveter, Pete the Cat and I Saw a Cat,” according to a statement. Meghan also helped children with STEAM activities connected to each book.
In the footage capturing the heartfelt moment, Meghan Markle warmly welcomed the eager young audience to storytime. With a bright smile, she presented the book “Rosie Revere, Engineer,” expressing her fondness for the tale by saying, “This is one of my favorites.”
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The bond between Archie and his father, Prince Harry, sparked Meghan’s creativity, leading her to pen the children’s book titled “The Bench.”
Meghan shared in a statement from Random House Children’s Books, “The Bench began as a poem I composed for my husband for Father’s Day, a month following Archie’s arrival. That very poem evolved into the narrative we see today.”
She lovingly inscribed the book for Harry and Archie, with the heartfelt dedication reading, “For the man and the boy who make my heart go pump-pump”.
Meghan Markle’s outfit at children’s hospital
Markle’s style for the occasion was a Oscar de la Renta silk and chiffon Landscape shirt dress valued at $3,490.
She completed the outfit with Love Affair’ Black Suede Flats for $795 that she has already worn on another occasion and an FFP2 mask.
Noticeably, the Duchess has opted for comfort in recent events she has attended, eschewing the use of high heels.
However, this latest look was as sophisticated as it was comfortable, ideal for the season.
This visit, which has remained discreet until now, reinforces Markle’s image as a figure committed to social causes, a trait known for her work with the Archewell Foundation.
In addition, her gesture of giving personalized Polaroids to children and receiving token gifts for her own children, Archie and Lilibet, adds a personal touch to her philanthropic work.
In a broader context, Markle’s reemergence in public life appears to be a step toward reconciliation with the royal family at a time when both her father-in-law, Charles III, and her sister-in-law, Kate Middleton, face health challenges.
Her statement of support for the Princess of Wales, wishing her health and privacy as she recovers, suggests a possible rapprochement and a new chapter in the complex dynamic.