Meghan Markle only attended the LA Children's Hospital Gala "for the photographs", former friend of the duchess, Lizzie Cundy, has claimed. Socialite Cundy, 56, was at the event with the Duchess of Sussex last Saturday.

In a red dress she had previously worn in 2021, Meghan joked with a boy at the gala about his bedtime. She also chatted with his mother about their children’s ages, noting they are close in age to her own children, Archie, who is five, and Lilibet, who is three.

A former close pal of Meghan Markle has claimed the Duchess of Sussex only showed up at a recent charity gala "for photographs" after narrowly avoiding a run-in with the former working royal on the red carpet.

Lizzie Cundy narrowly avoided an awkward reunion with her former friend Meghan Markle at a charity event in Los Angeles, after she was "ghosted" by the Duchess.

Lizzie Cundy and Meghan Markle were reportedly close friends after they began chatting at an event in London back in 2013, but the Duchess of Sussex dropped the former WAG when she met Prince Harry

British socialite Lizzie Cundy accuses Meghan Markle of attending the LA Children's Hospital Gala for attention rather than genuine support. Meghan's appearance, including her red dress and soft waves,

Meghan Markle's recent gala appearance was questioned by former friend Lizzie Cundy, who suggested it was just for publicity.