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\nMeghan Markle and Prince Harry attended the Baby2Baby Gala at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood on Saturday, Nov. 8The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were photographed alongside their close friend Serena Williams as she was honored at the charity eventLater that evening, the pair went to Kris Jenner’s 70th birthday party in Beverly Hills<\/p>\n
Meghan Markle<\/a> and Prince Harry<\/a> are supporting their longtime friend Serena Williams<\/a>.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n On Saturday, Nov. 8, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex attended the Baby2Baby Gala<\/a> at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood. The annual fundraiser for mothers and children living in poverty chose Williams, 44, as this year\u2019s honoree, having previously selected celebrities such as Kim Kardashian<\/a>, Jessica Alba<\/a> and Salma Hayek Pinault<\/a>.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n Meghan, 44, wore a floor-length black skirt and a matching top for the occasion, while Prince Harry, 41, opted for a black suit with a poppy pinned to his jacket to mark the UK\u2019s Remembrance Day<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n During the event, the couple posed for a photograph alongside Williams, who donned a floor-length Pamella Roland<\/a> gown and wore her hair in loose waves. The tennis icon described the charity gala as an \u201cincredible event\u201d in a post on Instagram<\/a>, adding, \u201cIt was so fun to be surrounded by so many friends and women who are really making a difference.\u201d\n<\/p>\n Meghan Markle and Serena Williams.<\/p>\n Emma McIntyre\/Getty<\/p>\n Can’t get enough of PEOPLE’s Royals coverage? Sign up for our free Royals newsletter<\/a> to get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more!\n<\/p>\n Meghan and Williams first met at the Super Bowl in 2010 and have developed a close friendship<\/a> in the years since. The Grand Slam champion was among the stars who attended the Duke and Duchess of Sussex\u2019s wedding in 2018.<\/a>\n<\/p>\n During the charity gala, Meghan was also snapped alongside Baby2Baby\u2019s co-CEOs Kelly Sawyer Patricof and Norah Weinstein. The duo were named among TIME Magazine’s 100 most influential people list in 2024.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n The Duke and Duchess of Sussex had a busy evening as they later attended a party in Beverly Hills honoring Kris Jenner<\/a>, who turned 70 on Nov. 5.\n<\/p>\n Kelly Sawyer Patricof, Serena Williams, Meghan Markle and Norah Weinstein,.<\/p>\n Emma McIntyre\/Getty<\/p>\n The actress appeared to keep the same dress on for the James Bond-themed celebration at Jeff Bezos<\/a>\u2019s mansion in Beverly Hills, while Prince Harry changed his tuxedo jacket and swapped into a bow tie.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n