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Meghan and Mom: A Bond Forged Through Racism and Royal Life
3 Sep
Summary
- Meghan shared her mother's painful experience with racism in Los Angeles.
- Doria Ragland regrets not having explicit race conversations with Meghan.
- Meghan and her mother share a full-circle moment with Girl Scouts.
Meghan Markle and her mother, Doria Ragland, reflected on their experiences living in Los Angeles, including a distressing incident where Ragland was subjected to a racial slur. Meghan recounted the emotional impact of this event, noting her mother's silent resilience. Ragland later expressed regret for not having direct conversations about race with Meghan during her upbringing.
Their shared experiences include involvement with the Girl Scouts, with Meghan recalling a full-circle moment when she met another troop mom who was a former member of her own troop. Ragland also played a supportive role throughout Meghan's career, attending significant events such as the UN Women's conference and Meghan's royal wedding to Prince Harry in May 2018.
After stepping back from royal duties, the family settled in California. In May 2023, Meghan and Harry, accompanied by Ragland, attended the Ms. Foundation Women of Vision Awards, where Meghan received an award. Ragland was also present for the births of Meghan and Harry's children, Prince Archie in London and Princess Lilibet in 2021. The family celebrated the children's birthdays at Disneyland in May 2026, with Ragland joining the festivities.
