Remember when Doria Ragland was the calm, graceful yoga enthusiast who charmed everyone at Meghan Markle's royal wedding as her lone family representative? Well, it seems her VIP pass to Meghan’s inner circle may have been revoked.
It all started at the now-infamous Beyoncé concert. Doria was having the time of her life, dancing with abandon, arms in the air, and bloodshot eyes hinting at either exhaustion or… something else. While Doria vibed to Queen Bey, Meghan reportedly simmered on the sidelines, likely tallying how many camera flashes were aimed at her mom instead of her. And that, dear readers, is where things appear to have unraveled.
Since then, Doria has been noticeably MIA. Coincidence? Oh, honey, this is Meghan Markle we’re talking about—there are no coincidences. Speculation is flying faster than Meghan’s Netflix deals flopping. Did Doria dare to outshine her daughter? Or, worse, disobey Meghan’s Royal Highness of PR Perfection?
Whatever the reason, Doria’s sudden disappearance from Meghan’s public sidekick roster has everyone talking. Let’s dissect the chaos, shall we? Here are the most popular theories on why Meghan and Doria are no longer the mother-daughter power duo they once appeared to be:
Meghan’s playbook seems straightforward: use people until they no longer serve her narrative. Doria played her part as the devoted mom in royal wedding photos and Netflix documentaries. Now, she’s about as relevant to Meghan’s brand as that calligraphy she used to handwrite invitations back in her *Suits* days.
Word on the street is that Doria started getting favorable press after the Beyoncé concert. And we all know Meghan’s golden rule: *Thou shalt not outshine me.*
Some claim Doria might have been dipping into Harry’s dwindling bank account. Could she be on the run with a chunk of those royal millions? Plot twist: Doria’s the real mastermind here, and Meghan never saw it coming.
Imagine Doria committing the ultimate betrayal by saying the forbidden phrase to a narcissist like Meghan: *I told you so.* That’s a one-way ticket to exile in Markleland.
Rumor has it Meghan hoped to use Doria to cozy up to the Kardashians. When that plan didn’t pan out, Doria’s “spotlight privileges” were swiftly revoked.
Here’s where the tea gets piping hot. Resurfaced rumors claim Meghan and Doria had a physical altercation over baby Lilibet’s name. Allegedly, Doria wanted to honor her African-American heritage, while Meghan was fixated on royal branding. The clash reportedly got so heated that nappies and toys went flying, and Doria stormed out in tears. If true, it adds a whole new layer to their rocky relationship.
Some say this fight is why Doria was absent for much of Meghan’s childhood. Was Doria not exactly mother-of-the-year material, or was little Meghan just too much to handle?
Every time Doria emerges from the shadows (or, as critics say, “slithers out from under her rock”), her past comes under scrutiny. These days, she seems to have gone full stealth mode, waiting out the storm of Meghan’s endless controversies.
Or maybe, just maybe, she’s done with the chaos altogether. Picture this: Doria lounging on a tropical beach, sipping a margarita bought with Harry’s money, laughing at the spectacle from afar.
But here’s the kicker: with all the buzz about Doria’s disappearance, don’t be surprised if she magically reappears soon in some staged paparazzi photos. Meghan’s PR team will probably pull her out of retirement to squash the rumors and reinforce the “perfect family” narrative. Because in the Markle playbook, the show must always go on.
