Six years ago when the Sussexes tied the knot, a lot of people were talking about why Doria Ragland, Meghan Markle 's mother, was sitting alone at the Royal Wedding as her daughter married Prince Harry . Doria, who was 61 at the time, cut a solitary figure six years ago today. She was positioned in the quire at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle.
Dressed in a beautiful Oscar de la Renta dress and coat, Doria arrived at the church in a state car in front of crowds of fans, just like the rest of the Royal Family did. Upon arrival, she entered through the west door. For all the latest on news, politics, sports, and showbiz from the USA, go to The Mirror US .
READ MORE: Royal rift has 'deepened' after Prince Harry's UK visit where King Charles was 'too busy' Doria sat alone on her daughter's wedding day ( Image: PA) Her seat was reportedly right across from Prince Harry's grandmother, Her Majesty the Queen, who sadly died in 2022. Doria had tears in her eyes as her daughter Meghan and groom Harry said their vows and were pronounced husband and wife. The social worker and yoga teacher, from LA, was widely praised at the time for her role in the historic wedding, which around two billion people around the world watched.
"Doria sitting alone in such a beautiful historical moment shows strength and grace that must be an inspiration to Meghan," one viewer wrote. "This is the reality of many single parents." Another said: "Kudos to #DoriaRagland for sitting there alone representing.
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