Revealed: The sweet hidden detail in Meghan Markle's Instagram video which pays tribute to her friend's late son

When the Duchess of Sussex announced her business rebrand on Instagram today, she sported a $3,200 (£2,535) sentimental necklace designed by her best friend. Montecito-based Meghan Markle, 43, donned a bespoke red 'Heart of Gold' pendant designed by The Gold Album in collaboration with her best friend and co-founder of Alliance of Moms charity, Kelly McKee Zafjen, 44. The Children's Hospital Los Angeles receives 15 per cent of the necklace sales, a charity close to Kelly, whose late son George died aged just nine in July 2022 after being found unresponsive in their family home.

The duchess isn't the only A-Lister to have worn the 14k solid gold heart pendant, which features 83 round-cut diamonds across the border, with Gwyneth Paltrow also donning the design and dubbing it 'special' on Instagram. Meghan sported the design on Instagram today when announcing the rebrand of her luxury lifestyle brand 'As Ever' and launch of a website with a cover photo of her holding hands with her daughter Lilibet, three, in the California sunshine.

Meghan and Kelly first met through the Duchess' ex-husband, Trevor Engelson, who is friends with the former model's entertainment lawyer husband. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex formed a vital part of Kelly and her husband Julian's support network, with the pair attending a tennis tournament the day before Harry's 40th birthday in remembrance of George towards the end of last year. 'Children's Hospital Los Angeles is nothing short of extraordinary,' Kelly said, according to The Gold Album.

The Duchess of Sussex sported a sentimental necklace designed by her best friend in her latest Instagram post. She continued: 'Their dedication to my daughter Lily's care through the Heart Institute has been a guiding light for our family, and their compassion and expertise shine through in every step of the journey. 'Beyond just our personal experience, CHLA stands as a pillar of strength for countless children and families, offering not only world-class medical care but also a sense of community that we all need. I can't thank them enough for not only taking care of her heart but also ours.'.

The website reads: 'Chosen in collaboration with CHLA Heart Ambassador, Kelly McKee Zajfen, the red enamel color is a love letter to her cause. '15% of sales will directly support CHLA's mission to help little hearts—treating children and providing a family-centered, child-friendly environment. 'CHLA delivers exceptional pediatric care to children from all 50 states and over 75 countries and is home to the highest-performing pediatric cardiac program in the Western United States.

'A classic heart shape communicates a love-balad's worth of sentiment just from looking at it. This TGA riff, however, goes the extra mile with the addition of a pavé diamond border and a gilded letter or number of your choice.'. Meghan's isn't the only celebrity sporting the design, with Gwyneth Paltrow also owning the $3,200 (£2,535) necklace. Meghan and Kelly (seen at the Children's Hospital Los Angeles Gala in October last year) met through the Duchess' ex-husband, Trevor Engelson.

The bespoke 'Red Heart of Gold Pendant' is made of 14K solid gold and features 83 round-cut diamonds. Meghan hugged her close friend Kelly at a charity tennis tournament one day before Prince Harry's 40th birthday. Kelly, who co-founded Alliance of Moms, a non-profit that supports pregnant and parenting teens in the foster care system, praised Harry and Meghan for being a 'guiding light' following the tragic death of her son.

The 44-year-old's late son George was found 'unresponsive' in their family home in 2022, with his death coming as a complete shock to his loved ones and parents. The former model, who is also mother to George's twin sister Lily, has opened up about grief on Instagram, writing in October 2022 that she was 'not really okay', while telling her followers: 'The light everyday is dim. I try my best. We are all trying our best. I'm so broken.

'I'm searching everyday to find some new way to mold the pieces back together and I'm completely aware that it may not all fit again.'. In May, she posted a heartfelt tribute to Meghan on her account, praising the Duchess of Sussex for her support and for her being such an 'incredible friend and mother'. 'You are always the first to say yes and support those you love. You are a fierce advocate for those who are in need,' Kelly continued on Instagram, while sharing an image of herself and the Duchess of Sussex both wearing 'Community Motherhood' T-shirts in support of an Alliance of Moms campaign.

Harry and Meghan donated $5,000 (£3,962) to a GoFundMe fundraiser in the names of their children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet after the Zajfen family lost George. Outside of their charitable pursuits, the duo also spend their downtime together, with Meghan enjoying a ski trip with Kelly and close friend Heather Dorak in March last year. Meghan Markle (left) at Powder Mountain in Utah with Heather Dorak (centre) and best friend Kelly McKee Zajfen (right), in a photo posted on Instagram by both Dorak and Zajfen in March last year.