Meghan Markle’s mum Doria steps into important role for Princess Lilibet as she moves in

Meghan Markle’s mum Doria Ragland is said to make a ‘wonderful’ hands-on grandmother, which comes as she moves in with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in Montecito

Meghan Markle’s mum Doria Ragland is said to be a “wonderful” grandmother, with her being incredibly “hands-on”, which comes as she moves in with the Duke and Duchess.

Earlier this week, it was revealed that Meghan’s mother, Doria, 67, has moved onto the grounds of Harry and Meghan’s mansion in Montecito. According to reports, the doting grandmother has moved into the Sussexes’ guesthouse to help the pair through “tough times”.

Over the past 12 months, Harry and Meghan have gone through a “rather difficult” time, with Doria’s role in Meghan’s life increasing through this period. And the move has now made everyone’s life easier, with there many benefits for Meghan and Harry now that Doria lives so close.

Doria is said to be a doting grandmother
Meghan’s mum is reported to have been a very “hands-on” grandparent from the start, with her being hands-on with both grandson Archie and granddaughter Lilibet.

Doria is even said to have had £5,000-a-session grandparenting lessons from baby expert Brandi Jordan. The doting grandmother, who works as a yoga teacher, is also said to have signed up to Brandi’s Cradle Company service which assists in “bringing your family balance, structure, guidance, and harmony.”

And according to MailOnline, Doria’s stepmother, Ava Burrows, has spoken about how in the US, the grandma is “a big deal”. She said: “Historically, in our culture, the mother worked long hours and needed all the support with her kids that she could get.

“Doria is very important to Meghan, and vice-versa. So I’m sure she wants to be a big part of her life, and her baby’s life.”

Ava added: “She’ll be a wonderful grandmother.”

This comes after the Express revealed that Doria had moved onto the Sussexes’ Californian estate. The source spilled: “Doria has really been Meghan’s rock over the past year. Not only has she been there for her daughter but has enjoyed helping to look after the grandchildren.”

Doria’s move has reportedly helped her avoid a three-hour car journey from her home in View Park-Windsor Hills, Los Angeles, whenever she wants to visit her family. It has been claimed that the yoga teacher “gets tired of the car rides”, which was a big factor in her decision to move in with her daughter, Prince Harry, and their two children.

Speaking to the publication, the source said: “2023 was a tough year for both Harry and Meghan and Doria has been there for them.” They said Doria now spends more time staying in Harry and Meghan’s guesthouse than she does in her own house.”