Meghan Markle has stepped out for a glitzy event in Los Angeles on Saturday night, while there was no sign of Prince Harry. The Duchess of Sussex hit the red carpet in a classic old Hollywood style and was all smiles as she posed for photographers.
Meghan attended the 2026 Fifteen Percent Pledge Fundraising Gala, an event which celebrates Black-owned businesses, which was held at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles. The Fifteen Percent Pledge, founded by Aurora James, gives support to these businesses by providing access to capital, mentorship, skills training, and opportunities to partner with other companies.
Meghan channelled old Hollywood glamour in a beautiful strapless gown by Harbison Studio. She completed the look with an oversized black shawl and her signature slicked-back bun.
The Duchess’ look struck a chord with fans online, as one person wrote of her outfit on X: “Perfection. Meghan has done it again,” while another simply said she was “glowing”.
Meghan was not the only famous face at the red carpet, with her friends Emma Grede and Tina Knowles – who was being honoured at the gala – also in attendance.
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Meghan channelled old Hollywood glamour in a beautiful strapless gown by Harbison Studio.
She completed the look with an oversized black shawl and her signature slicked-back bun.
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