Los Angeles, California - What a surprise! Meghan Markle turned up at a Children's Hospital gala in Los Angeles over the weekend – but it wasn't Prince Harry who was at her side for the special night.

Instead, Meghan, who wore a fiery red gown by designer Carolina Herrera, attended the charity event with her good friend Kelly McKee Zajfen.

Harry, meanwhile, is said to have extended his stay in South Africa, where the youngest son of King Charles has been traveling solo.

The 40-year-old flew to London after making high-profile appearances in New York last month, where he participated in the Clinton Global Initiative during UN General Assembly High-Level Week and Climate Week.

After heading to the UK, Harry then traveled to Lesotho, where he visited his old pal Prince Seeiso.

The father of two was supposed to return to his family in California over the weekend, but as Express reported, the ex-royal spontaneously decided to stay in Johannesburg for a few extra days.

The string of solo appearances has reignited chatter about the state of their relationship, just two months after their trip to Colombia stirred up speculation of tension between the lovebirds.