Meghan Markle made a solo appearance at the Paley Center Honors in Beverly Hills, California, to celebrate Tyler Perry's contributions to entertainment. Perry offered his Los Angeles residence to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex after they stepped back from royal duties in 2020 and is also the godfather to their daughter, Lilibet. Markle, dressed elegantly in a black strapless gown and diamond necklace, was seen posing independently and with Perry. While Meghan was on the West Coast, Prince Harry addressed rumors of an impending divorce from his wife at The New York Times DealBook Summit in New York City. He humorously dismissed the speculation, stating that they've supposedly "bought or moved house 10, 12 times" and "divorced maybe 10, 12 times as well." He expressed sympathy for those invested in the rumors, admitting it's challenging to keep up with the constant speculation. The Duke of Sussex reaffirmed his commitment to raising his children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, in the United States, suggesting a different upbringing than they might experience in the United Kingdom.
