Meghan Markle's Heartwarming Storytime Charms Children at LA Hospital

The Duchess of Sussex has once again demonstrated her passion for connecting with children through storytelling, a familiar activity for her since authoring a children's book. On March 21, the 42-year-old Duchess visited the Children's Hospital Los Angeles to lead a Literally Healing session, immersing young patients in the world of beloved stories. During the session, children were delighted as Meghan transformed into various characters while reading popular books like Rosie the Riveter, Pete the Cat, and I Saw a Cat. She also engaged the children in STEAM activities related to each story, enhancing their learning experience.

In a heartwarming video capturing the visit, Meghan enthusiastically interacted with the children, showcasing her favorite book, Rosie Revere, Engineer, and sharing animated readings of various stories. Her genuine enthusiasm and expressive storytelling captivated the young audience, who eagerly participated by answering questions and joining in singing sessions.

Meghan's knack for storytelling has been evident before. In May 2020, to celebrate Archie's first birthday, she read Duck! Rabbit! in a video appearance alongside her son. Inspired by her bond with Archie and Prince Harry, Meghan authored The Bench, dedicating it to her husband and son as a heartfelt tribute.

Her commitment to promoting literacy and engaging with children extended beyond her own family, as seen in her appearance at P.S. 123 Mahalia Jackson School in Harlem and her participation in Brightly Storytime on YouTube.

The Literally Healing program at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, where Meghan shared her storytelling talents, is part of the hospital's efforts to provide over 65,000 books annually to families and promote literacy. This event was a highlight of the annual Make March Matter fundraiser, which has raised over $10 million since 2016 to support the hospital's mission.

Meghan's visit to the hospital adds to a tradition of celebrities bringing joy to patients, including Mark Hamill's virtual reading in 2021 and a special screening of Spider-Man: Far From Home featuring Tom Holland, Zendaya, and Jake Gyllenhaal in 2019.