Meghan Markle looks lost without Prince Harry. Discussing Meghan’s appearance on the green carpet at the Children’s Hospital LA Gala on Saturday night. The Daily Mail had a couple of intriguing articles about this event, but I specifically wanted to focus on Meghan's appearance. I considered making a video about people's reactions to her dress, which garnered over 6,000 comments on the Daily Mail’s site. That’s quite a lot of feedback to sift through, so perhaps I’ll save that for another time. Thanks for joining me as we read through this together!
According to the Daily Mail, Meghan Markle appeared to be lost without Prince Harry during her solo appearance on the red carpet—although honestly, who fact-checks that anymore? A body language expert noted that the Duchess of Sussex seemed happy to support LA's Children's Hospital at the gala, where she stepped out in a scarlet Carolina Herrera gown she had worn previously in 2021. She looked effortlessly chic with beachy waves.
Meghan was joined on the carpet by Kelly McGee-Zaffin, the co-founder of the Alliance of Moms, a community of philanthropists supporting pregnant and parenting teens in LA's foster care system.
Recently, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have made a series of separate plans, including Harry's solo trip to London and South Africa. However, according to Judy James, a body language expert, Meghan displayed a shy and coy vibe at the event when she was photographed solo. Honestly, the Daily Mail kept reiterating "solo," so much so that I lost track of how many times they mentioned it!
To Judy's observation, I would point out that Meghan is a trained actress. After months of dodging bullying allegations, her "shy and coy" demeanor might be a specific strategy. Moreover, according to the Daily Mail’s poll about whether she was acting on the carpet, many people found her confident. I’d love to hear your thoughts on this!
So, let me open the chat because I want to know where you stand. Do you think Meghan looked lost on the red carpet? Are you among the 49% who believe she didn’t appear lost without Harry? If so, why? And, as we go through this article, every time you see the word "solo," feel free to take a sip of something caffeinated—it’s going to be quite a ride!
Judy mentioned to *Female*, an arm of the Daily Mail, that for a confident woman accustomed to the camera and red carpets, Meghan acted grateful to see and join her friends. Her body language seemed deliberate, signaling her current state as Harry is off on his solo tour—oh, there’s another one! Meghan displayed signs of coyness and even shyness, along with a subliminal desire for someone to take over the lead from Harry.
Isn’t it interesting that when we typically see Meghan with Harry, she takes the lead? Judy's suggestion that she has a desire to be led strikes me as odd.
Meghan was filmed nervously twiddling her fingers as she walked the red carpet. A photographer was heard asking to start again from the beginning, and at one point, someone urged, “Ladies, can we start you at the beginning please?” Meghan seemed eager to step away from the cameras.
One photographer shouted, “Can we all get some smiles?” Honestly, I can’t imagine how I would feel being told to smile! As she stepped back toward Kelly, she shyly leaned in while beaming for the cameras. Judy observed that Meghan placed her hand under her friend's hand, which signifies letting the other person take the lead.
To me, this seems less about allowing someone to take the lead and more about acknowledging that she was a guest of Judy's—perhaps suggesting that she didn't get the invite herself but was there to support her friend.
Meghan then pulls her friend’s arm in front of her like a protective barrier, appearing shy in front of the press. While I sensed some insecurity, I didn’t perceive it as shyness or coyness. Judy is undeniably great at her job, but I wonder if she’s reading too much into it.
After adopting a more coy and shy look, swinging from her friend’s hand like a small child, Meghan moved behind Kelly again, seemingly simulating shyness. It was like watching teenagers giggle together. Even as she walked away from the photos, she lifted her right shoulder and smiled over at the camera, showcasing her sweetness.
Later, she greeted Paul Viviano, a healthcare leader and national children's health advocate, giving him a warm hug after posing with Kelly. She could be heard saying, "Of course, it's my pleasure," gesturing for them to take photos together.
However, she was guided by photographers and told to stay put as the duo smiled with arms around each other. Judy noted that Meghan performed an affectionate hug while chatting with Paul, who seemed to whisper something in her ear
