Meghan Markle got into the holiday spirit by paying a special visit for caroling around a Christmas tree, arts and crafts and jokes.
The Duchess of Sussex, 37, popped into Brinsworth House, a Twickenham, England nursing and care home for English people retired from the entertainment industry, on Tuesday morning.
No stranger to show business, Meghan spent seven seasons in the role of an attorney on legal drama Suits, so she had plenty to talk about with the members of the home who used to be performers themselves.
During her visit, she said she’s feeling “very good” and “looking very pregnant” in videos captured by royal reporters.
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex says she’s “very good” . . . very pregnant” as she meets a resident of Brinsworth House (???? @RoyalReporter ) pic.twitter.com/5F6p2mRvhm
— Simon Perry (@SPerryPeoplemag) December 18, 2018
Wearing a dress by Brock Collection and a coat by Soia and Kyo for the festivities, she got crafty with the other members at a table where members used construction paper to create paper ornament decorations to deck out the home. From the looks of this photo shared by the Daily Mail, she put her stellar calligraphy to use.
Meghan did some Christmas arts and crafts at Brinsworth House – you can tell which one is hers. It’s written beautifully! @RoyalVariety pic.twitter.com/3YwFfcuU09
— Rebecca English (@RE_DailyMail) December 18, 2018
She also encountered some star power herself, and was treated to some cheerful songs.
The Duchess of Sussex meets Richard O’Sullivan, a huge television star in the 1970s @RoyalVariety pic.twitter.com/maXzufXwzw
— Rebecca English (@RE_DailyMail) December 18, 2018
She even said that she would like to be a member someday.
Some lovely moments as #Meghan meets some of the residents at Brinsworth House. One told her “we’re all friends here.” Meghan replied “I hope I can join the club”. @RoyalVariety pic.twitter.com/ky7XbV5QmW
— Rhiannon Mills (@SkyRhiannon) December 18, 2018
The Royal Variety Charity organization runs the home, and the name should sound familiar to royal fans. Prince Harry and Meghan made headlines when they went to the annual Royal Variety Performance in November. (The proceeds from the event go to support those retired from the entertainment industry, according to Kensington Palace.)
Meghan, who is expecting her first child with Prince Harry in the spring, is set to attend a Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace Wednesday. She’s been out and about lately, making a surprise appearance at the British Fashion Awards on Monday night, showing up at London’s Royal Albert Hall to present an award to Clare Waight Keller, the artistic director of Givenchy who designed her wedding dress.
The Duchess joins residents decorating Christmas cards at Brinsworth House ????
Established in 1850, the residential home accommodates up to 36 residents who are cared for by a dedicated team of nurses and care assistants. pic.twitter.com/BdjgBynUGc
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) December 18, 2018
