Meghan Markle Recycles Her 2021 Red Carolina Herrera Gown for Surprise Appearance at Children’s Hospital L.A. Gala

Mar. 15, 2025

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The Duchess of Sussex, 43, made asurprise appearance at the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles 2024 Galaon Saturday, Oct. 5, and in an eco-friendly move, she opted for the same stunning red Carolina Herrera gown she wore back in 2021

Meghan looked sensational in the dress, designed with a plunging neckline design and a front slit, and red strappy heels as she posed for photos on the red carpet at the event, which was held in tribute to CHLA’s patients and hospital pediatric workers, per the organization’swebsite.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty; Theo Wargo/Getty

Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty; Theo Wargo/Getty

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex attending the Salute To Freedom Gala in New York City on Nov. 10, 2021.Theo Wargo/Getty

Theo Wargo/Getty

When Meghan sported the dress at the hospital gala on Oct. 5, one part of her look from her 2021 appearance in the gown was noticeably missing though — in the form of her glamorous train.

Meghan pictured at the 2024 Children’s Hospital L.A. Gala on Oct. 5.Alberto Rodriguez/Variety via Getty

Alberto Rodriguez/Variety via Getty

Meghan previouslyled a Literally Healing session at the Children’s Hospital L.A.in March, and in an interview at the gala shared onInstagram, she described the hospital as the “best place in the world” for children to receive treatment.

“Oh my goodness, the work they do at Children’s Hospital L.A. is otherworldy, 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 L.A.,” she said.

“The staff is incredible, and the amount of work they do for families that really could not afford this level of care is something that I think should never be overlooked,” Meghan continued. “So I’m just grateful for everything they do,” she said, adding that she was, “happy to be here to support.”

source: people.com