Overview
- At the Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills, Markle presented Kelly McKee Zajfen with the Francis M. Wheat Community Service Award at the 34th Champions for Children gala.
- The longtime friends posed together on the red carpet, where Markle embraced Zajfen, who is expecting a baby, in a show of personal support.
- Markle wore a strapless navy Ralph Lauren gown with vintage Chanel earrings, a Cartier Love bracelet, Stuart Weitzman sandals, and Princess Diana’s gold Cartier Tank watch.
- She shared a behind-the-scenes video on Instagram highlighting the charity and Zajfen, including a lighthearted moment where she apologized for “crashing” guests filming a TikTok in the ladies’ room.
- The appearance followed reports that her As Ever brand moved to her full ownership as Netflix stepped back from providing support, while her spokesperson called claims of internal tensions “categorically false” and Netflix’s Bela Bajaria said projects with the couple remain in development.