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Jennifer Newton

Meghan Markle and Harry's basketball entourage as they carry out kind gesture for staff

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle appeared to be enjoying a cosy date night when they were caught on camera at a basketball game.

But it seems the couple were actually joined by an entourage of staff when they made the surprise outing in what was a kindhearted gesture.

It appears that those joining them at the LA Lakers game last night were staff who work for their charitable foundation Archewell as well as on other projects for the couple - meaning they could have been treating their team to a night out.

Among those joining them was Rick Genow, a top Hollywood attorney, who was seen sitting in the seat next to Meghan in the Crypto.com arena.

Meghan and Harry applaud and cheer the players (Getty Images)

He has handled Meghan's legal affairs for several years and works for the powerhouse firm Genow, Smelkinson, Binder & Christopher.

Also sitting with the couple was Andrew Meyer, Meghan's business manager, who has worked for the Duchess for many years - even before she married Harry.

Others there included Maren Thomas, who works in Archewell's communications department and Miranda Barbot, who also works in communications for the couple and previously helped to re-elect Barack Obama.

The couple appeared on screen during the game (Getty Images)

The outing was the first time Harry and Meghan have been seen in public together since announcing their Coronation plans.

It was announced that Harry would be attending the Coronation of his father King Charles on May 6 - but Meghan would be staying behind in California with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

Meanwhile, yesterday, Meghan broke cover and was seen for the first time since it emerged she would be skipping the Coronation next month.

Harry and Meghan at a basketball game in LA last night (Getty Images)
It was the first time the couple had been seen together since announcing their Coronation plans (Getty Images)

She was seen via video link introducing a Ted Talk by her long-time friend and photographer Misan Harriman, who has snapped many photos of Harry, Meghan and their family over the years.

It was also Meghan's first appearance since reports surfaced at the weekend that she wrote a personal letter to the King over her concerns of racism within the Royal Family.

The Duchess of Sussex is understood to have sent the correspondence in the wake of the her explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey, where she alleged comments were made about the colour of their unborn son Archie's skin.

Her appearance introducing the Ted Talk emerged after Misan posted a photo on Instagram showing Meghan on the big screen, smiling as she spoke.

He wrote: "The Duchess of Sussex was kind enough to introduce me unto the stage for my @ted Thank you for the support Meg."

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