Meghan Markle breaks cover with new appearance as duchess prepares for potential UK return

Meghan Markle breaks cover with new appearance as duchess prepares for potential UK return

WATCH NOW: Meghan Markle reads books to patients at Children's Hospital in Los Angeles

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Dorothy Reddin

By Dorothy Reddin


Published: 02/04/2024

- 19:37

Updated: 03/04/2024

- 19:11

The Duchess of Sussex read to children at a hospital in Los Angeles

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Meghan Markle has broken her cover with a new appearance, as the Duchess of Sussex prepares for a potential UK return.

The Duchess of Sussex, 42, visited the Children's Hospital Los Angeles on March 21, where she led a Literally Healing session.


A statement read: "Children were laughing and singing as The Duchess turned into character with every page as she read patient favourite books like Rosie the Riveter, Pete the Cat and I Saw a Cat."

Meghan also helped children with STEAM activities connected to each book.

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Meghan Markle made an appearance at a hospital in Los Angeles

Children's Hospital Los Angeles

Meghan Markle

Meghan Markle used her acting abilities during the reading session​

Children's Hospital Los Angeles

In a video from the visit, Meghan greeted the children as they gathered for the reading session, excitedly showing the cover of Rosie Revere, Engineer.

The 42-year-old told the group: "This is one of my favourites."

Meghan has two children of her own, Prince Archie, four, and Princess Lilibet, two, whom she shares with Prince Harry.

The duchess used her acting abilities during the reading session, using different voices and gestures to complement the stories.

Meghan Markle

Meghan Markle posed with children at the hospital for pictures during her visit

Children's Hospital Los Angeles

Children shouted out answers and sang along as Meghan read Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons.

The duchess said: "This was a great choice, friends," as she closed the book.

Meghan also posed with children for photographs, talking to a young girl about how "neat" an instant camera image was.

The former working royal wore an Oscar de la Renta dress for the occasion, which she previously wore during her Netflix docuseries.

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The duchess wore a beautiful Oscar de la Renta dress during her visit

Children's Hospital Los Angeles

Meghan paired the dress with Aquazzura flats that she debuted during the Invictus Games last year.

This appearance in LA comes as the Duchess of Sussex is potentially preparing for a UK return next month.

Prince Harry, 39, is set to return to the UK in May to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games.

According to royal sources in The Daily Express, Meghan is listed as a TBC (to be confirmed) guest in the programme for the service.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at the Invictus Games last year

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This would mark the duchess's first return to the UK since the State Funeral of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are both yet to confirm whether or not they will be attending the service.

However, St Paul's Cathedral has confirmed to GB News that a service to mark the Games's 10th anniversary will be held at the venue in May.

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