Kelly McKee Zajfen, the best friend of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, has shared joyful news, announcing she is expecting a baby boy. This pregnancy comes three years after she tragically lost her nine-year-old son, George, to Covid and viral meningitis.
A Heartfelt Announcement
The 44-year-old co-founder of Alliance of Moms, who has been friends with Meghan for over two decades, revealed her pregnancy in a moving Instagram post. 'Sometimes… just sometimes… when you let light in through the broken pieces of your heart, love grows,' she wrote. 'Baby boy coming this Spring.'
She described the difficult path to this moment, acknowledging that 'the path here wasn’t easy,' but found that 'love kept showing up.' Kelly reflected that this new child is 'a reminder that joy and grief can exist together… and that hope has a way of finding us again.'
The touching photograph accompanying the post, which showed Kelly cradling her bump in a leopard-print dress, was credited to her 13-year-old daughter, Lily.
A Profound Loss and a Lasting Friendship
Kelly's son, George, died at the age of nine just twelve hours after being admitted to hospital. She has previously described the loss as 'traumatic, painful, and very vivid.' In the aftermath of this tragedy, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry offered significant support.
The couple donated $5,000 to a GoFundMe set up in George's honour, attributing the gift to their own children, Archie and Lilibet. Kelly has publicly praised the couple, calling them a 'guiding light' for her family, both through their personal friendship and the work of their Archewell Foundation.
Their friendship, which spans nearly 20 years, has remained strong. Kelly recently shared on Instagram that Meghan is 'the most amazing, nurturing, fun, loving human' and has been by her side especially since George's death.
Honouring George's Memory
In the years since the tragedy, Meghan and Harry have continued to show their support by attending charity events held in George's memory. Last year, they were both present at the George Zajfen Tennis Tournament at the Los Angeles Tennis Club.
The event helped raise funds for the Alliance for Children's Rights. Meghan shared clips from the tournament on her own platform, including warm moments with Kelly's family, further highlighting the close bond between the two women.
This new pregnancy represents a profound chapter of hope and healing for Kelly McKee Zajfen and her family, a testament to life continuing after immense loss.
