Meghan Markle’s Mother Doria Ragland Turns 70 As Sussexes Begin New UK Chapter

Doria Ragland has celebrated her 70th birthday in California as daughter Meghan Markle and Prince Harry settle into their new life in the UK with their two children.

Ragland marked the milestone on Wednesday, September 2, with photographs showing her casually dressed and going about her day outside her California home.

Her birthday comes shortly after the Sussexes relocated from California to the UK with Prince Archie, seven, and Princess Lilibet, five. The family had lived in Montecito since 2020 following their decision to step back from senior royal duties.

Despite the distance, Ragland remains close to Meghan and her grandchildren. The family spent time together before the Sussexes left California, and reports indicate that Meghan intends to maintain a close relationship with her mother while living in Britain.

Ragland has been a prominent source of support for Meghan over the years and was present for several major moments in her daughter’s life, including her 2018 wedding to Harry.

The Sussexes’ move to the UK represents a significant change after six years of building their family life in California. They are expected to remain based in Britain for an extended period, while retaining links to the US.

For Ragland, however, California remains home. She is understood to have strong ties to the area, including her yoga community and established social circle, making a permanent move across the Atlantic unlikely.