Meghan Markle could possibly be seen shedding a tear at an emotional occasion held by her shut buddy Kelly McKee Zajfen, in honour of her son who died beneath tragic circumstances

Accompanied by husband Prince Harry, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, made an emotional look at a charity occasion this weekend, held in remembrance of the late son of an in depth buddy.

The George Zajfen Tennis Match was held Saturday, October 18, on the Los Angeles Tennis Membership, “in honour of George Zajfen and his love of tennis”.

The son of former mannequin Kelly McKee Zajfen and her husband, leisure lawyer Julian Zajfen, younger George, handed away in 2022 following the sudden onset of a viral sickness. Kelly, who has been associates with Meghan since lengthy earlier than she rose to international fame, based the Alliance of Mothers, a group which helps “expectant and parenting youth in LA’s foster care system”.

Proceeds raised by means of this poignant occasion went in the direction of supporting younger moms and bettering their prospects in life. As Kelly, who can be mum to daughter Lily, gave a speech throughout the event, supportive buddy Meghan could possibly be seen wiping away a tear, whereas Harry listened on, proper behind her.

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Kelly praised Meghan, 44, in a heartfelt Instagram publish reflecting on what had been a day of “tears, hugs, and a lot pleasure”, in reminiscence of her “lovely boy”. She wrote: “I’m in awe of what we did collectively! Actually amazed. We raised a record-breaking $200,000 for our youth proper right here in Los Angeles and throughout California. Your generosity and assist proceed to vary lives and hold George’s gentle shining so brightly. YOU did that.”

Referring on to Harry and Meghan, Kelly continued: “I needed to provide an enormous thanks to our presenting sponsors, Ziffren Brittenham and The Archewell Basis. Meg & H, you proceed to amaze me together with your dedication to group and your fierce loyalty and love in friendship. We’re so grateful you selected to assist The Alliance once more this yr.

“I’m at all times in awe of your means to indicate up for others, for this trigger, and for our household. Thanks for holding Georgie in your hearts and serving to us carry his gentle ahead. We love you.”

It is understood that Kelly and Meghan first met by means of Meghan’s ex-husband, Trevor Engelson, who’s associates with Julian. They’ve remained shut within the years since, with Meghan displaying up for her glamorous pal throughout probably the most heartbreaking of instances.

Within the aftermath of George’s tragic loss of life, Meghan and Harry donated £3,722 [$5,000] to a GoFundMe web page arrange in his honour, and it is clear the Duchess has continued to be a fantastic supply of emotional assist for Kelly.

Throughout an Instagram Q&A session, Kelly opened up about her friendship with one of the vital well-known ladies on the planet, revealing, “I’ve really identified her for nearly 20 years? She even got here to my marriage ceremony (15 years in the past!) and he or she’s been probably the most wonderful, nurturing, enjoyable, loving human. She’s been by my facet, particularly since Georgie died, and I cherish our friendship very a lot.” She added: “I am endlessly impressed by her.”

In a latest piece penned for Folks, Kelly spoke movingly concerning the lack of her son, sharing, “I believe grief has stolen the thought of time. So I dwell within the now and within the moments in between and embrace my group greater than I had ever earlier than. Oh boy, did my group present up.

“I’ve been left totally in awe and overcome by the quantity of people that have been right here and proceed to assist our household. I’m going between tears of sorrow and tears of gratitude for the kindness that has been proven. I cannot neglect once I opened my eyes the day after my son died, in full despair, who was standing at our bedside.”

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