Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly feeling “totally lost” following the alleged departure of Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland, from their California home. The claims, made by royal insiders speaking to Radar Online, suggest the couple is reeling from both personal and social isolation.
According to the outlet, Doria, once considered a pillar of emotional support for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, has chosen to distance herself, a decision that reportedly left Meghan distraught. “Meghan must be thinking something is deeply wrong if even her mom can’t stand to live with her in a huge mansion,” a source told Radar Online.
The insider claimed that Doria’s presence had been a stabilizing force for the couple during difficult times. “Doria was a steady support for Harry and Meghan during a tough time. She provided them with much-needed emotional strength,” the source added. However, it appears the strain may have been too much.
The insider claimed Doria had grown weary of what she viewed as ongoing “moaning and dramas” from her daughter. “She has her own life and social circle, and she was getting sick of her own daughter’s constant moaning and dramas.” The alleged departure reportedly left Meghan devastated.
“Meghan is deeply upset about her mother leaving; she even pleaded, ‘Don’t leave me,’ as she walked out the door with her suitcases,” the source revealed. Prince Harry, who has long seen Doria as a maternal figure, is also reportedly struggling with her absence. “Harry also regarded Doria as a mother figure, and both are feeling her absence,” the source shared.
The reported family tension comes amid broader signs of social distancing for the couple. Meghan has allegedly stepped back from several former confidants, including stylist Jessica Mulroney and longtime friends Violet von Westenholz, Millie Mackintosh, and actress Priyanka Chopra.
Their relationship with David and Victoria Beckham also reportedly soured after claims that the Sussexes accused the Beckhams of leaking information to the press — a rift that made headlines globally.
Meanwhile, Harry’s estrangement from the royal family continues to deepen, with no public signs of reconciliation. These ongoing fractures both familial and social appear to have left the couple increasingly isolated. While the Sussexes have yet to publicly address these reports, insiders suggest the strain is mounting behind closed doors, with Doria’s alleged departure adding yet another layer to their growing list of personal challenges.