Duchess Meghan Markle Surprises Kids at LA Hospital E- News
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00:00 - Well now how many buttons are left?
00:02 - One.
00:02 - One!
00:03 - Story time with Meghan Markle.
00:05 The Duchess of Sussex steps out for a public appearance
00:08 at Children's Hospital Los Angeles.
00:11 Meghan attends the hospital's Make March Matter campaign
00:15 on March 21st, where she reads to patients,
00:18 brushing up on her acting skills
00:20 as she transforms into characters
00:22 from the books Rosie the Riveter, Pete the Cat,
00:24 and I Saw a Cat.
00:26 Did you know that cheddar cheese bread
00:28 keeps the snakes away?
00:29 - What?
00:30 - I didn't know that.
00:31 - The former royal steps out in a sheer blouse
00:34 and floral maxi skirt along with an N95 mask.
00:37 According to a press release,
00:39 the initiative raises money
00:40 for Children's Hospital Los Angeles
00:43 in order to quote, "Provide sick
00:45 "and critically injured children
00:47 "with the best quality care."
00:49 Her rare public outing comes as news among the royal family
00:52 has pulled Harry and Meghan back into the spotlight.
00:55 The two released a statement
00:57 after Kate Middleton disclosed her cancer diagnosis,
01:00 which she announced in a video released
01:02 by Kensington Palace on March 22nd.
01:06 - In January, I underwent major abdominal surgery in London.
01:09 And at the time,
01:11 it was thought that my condition was non-cancerous.
01:13 The surgery was successful.
01:16 However, tests after the operation
01:18 found cancer had been present.
01:20 - Harry and Meghan were quick to show their support
01:22 to their sister-in-law and Prince William,
01:25 telling E! News in a statement,
01:26 "We wish health and healing for Kate and the family
01:29 "and hope they are able to do so privately and in peace."
01:33 Harry also spoke out about his father,
01:35 King Charles III's cancer diagnosis
01:38 after a recent visit amid the King's health battle.
01:42 How did you get the news that the King was ill?
01:45 - I spoke to him.
01:46 - And what did you do next?
01:48 - I jumped on a plane and went to go see him
01:50 as soon as I could.
01:51 - How was that visit for you emotionally?
01:53 - Look, I love my family.
01:56 The fact that I was able to get on a plane
01:58 and go and see him and spend any time with him,
02:00 I'm grateful for that.
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