Meghan Markle gets emotional during public appearance with Prince Harry
Meghan Markle grew visibly emotional at a Los Angeles charity tennis event on Saturday, October 18, 2025, gently wiping away tears during a moving tribute.
The 44-year-old Duchess of Sussex joined her husband Prince Harry at the annual George Zajfen Tennis Tournament, where her close friend Kelly McKee Zajfen delivered a heartfelt tribute to her late son, George.
Back in 2022, the nine year old boy tragically passed away after contracting both Covid-19 and viral meningitis.
At the Los Angeles Tennis Club, Meghan was captured standing courtside and appeared to be deeply moved during Mrs Zajfen’s heartfelt and emotional tribute.
Remaining by his wife’s side, the Duke of Sussex offered gentle support as she became visibly emotional.
Later, the former actress posted heartfelt photos of her hugging Mrs. Zajfen, captioning the moment saying she was “proudly supporting” the charity event.
“Our other favourite Lily,” Meghan wrote in another caption, referencing the Sussexes’ daughter Lilibet as Harry was pictured hugging the Zajfens’ daughter, Lily.
Expressing her deep appreciation, Mrs. Zajfen posted on social media to thank the Duke and Duchess of Sussex for their support and participation in the tournament.
“Harry and Meghan, you have been such a guiding light for our family not just in the way you have shown up in friendship but how you have shown up through the incredible work the Archewell Foundation does every day,” she penned.
In her message, she commended the Sussexes for their “commitment to community” and “fierce loyalty and love in friendship,” thanking them for “holding Georgie in your hearts and helping us carry his light forward.”