Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are, now, living closer to the latter's mother, Doria Ragland. There are reports that the Duke of Sussex now has a close relationship with his mother-in-law. Aside from being a mother figure to the controversial royal, there are reports they also share the same tragic experience.
A source revealed, via Express, that just like Prince Harry, Doria Ragland lost her mother at a young age. "Meghan has always trusted her completely, but she has become a rock to Harry who, of course, lost his own mother so young," the insider said.
Prince Harry, reportedly, turns to Doria Ragland for advice. Like Queen Elizabeth II, Meghan Markle's mom never complains and never explains. She plays a guiding role to the royal couple and has been there for them throughout their decision to step down as senior members of the royal family.
She stays loyal to her kid and son-in-law. A former confidante also told Mail Online that Doria Ragland has great warmth. She is a brilliant cook, very motherly, and someone who never seeks attention. So, for Prince Harry, her "discretion and silence" mean the world.
Before Prince Harry and Meghan Markle step down from their royal duties, they both admitted that they find it hard to deal with their lives as royals and under the spotlight. This is far more difficult for Harry with the absence of his mother, Princess Diana, and her highly publicized nature of death.
Hence, it is no surprise that she is looking for a mother figure, guidance, and wisdom, which reportedly fulfilled by Doria Ragland. According to The Sun, she shows significant support to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle throughout this royal crisis.
She remains in close contact with the two, acting as their "tower of strength." As Prince Harry doesn't have a mother that he can turn to for advice, he sees that to Doria Ragland. He has high respect for his mother-in-law and her judgment, which is the reason why he and Meghan Markle consulted her about their decision to leave their royal roles.
Compared to Meghan Markle's father, Thomas Markle, Doria Ragland is his complete opposite. She is the epitome of calmness, so her child and Prince Harry fully trust her and her judgment.
Doria Ragland made it clear that she would support them whichever path they wanted to take, but she also warned them that they needed to be cautious of their decision. Just like any mom, she just wanted Meghan Markle to be happy. Fortunately, she saw that it was what Prince Harry had been doing all along.
