Meghan Markle returns to duchess duties, first ‘royal’ engagement?

Meghan Markle appeared to channel her former royal self during a visit to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.

The Duchess of Sussex hosted a “literary therapy” session at the hospital on March 21 as part of the Make March Matter fundraising campaign.

Photos and videos of the former actress circulating on the internet show Meghan reading a story to a group of sick children.

During the visit, she also had one-on-one interactions with the children, hugging them, signing autographs, talking to them, and taking photos.

this Suit The alum also posed for photos with hospital staff and is said to have made generous donations to the cause.

Multiple media outlets claimed that the visit was too similar to royal engagements held by the late Princess Diana and Kate Middleton on separate occasions.

The internet agreed, with one user wondering, “Meghan Markle on the rounds. Is she filling in during the royal family’s illness? A camera and reading to the kids, imagine that!”

Meghan wore a sheer white button-down shirt, which she paired with a printed cream knee-length skirt.

Her hair was parted in the middle and cascading down to one shoulder, and she covered her mouth with a black mask.

The internet is divided over the duchess’s latest engagement. Some praised Meghan for her friendly interactions with the children, while others criticized her for bringing a camera crew to show off her kindness.