As Meghan Markle embarks on her “next chapter” withPrince Harry, she has her momDoria Raglandand a group of close friends to support her.
Ragland, who lives in Los Angeles,spent the holidayswith her daughter, son-in-law and grandsonArchiein Vancouver in the weeks leading up to the couple’s announcement that they arestepping down as senior royalsand splitting their time between Canada and the U.K.
The first-time grandmother “says Meghan is strong and will always be okay,” a source who occasionally crosses paths with Raglandtells PEOPLE in this week’s cover.
Ragland, a social worker and yoga instructor, has a close relationship with her daughter and traveled to the U.K. for Archie’s birth.
“She says her grandson is the cutest,” the source adds.
Meghan’s mom spent time with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex at their Frogmore Cottage home in the weeks following Archie’s arrival.
“She and Meghan are so close,” another source previously told PEOPLE. “Harry really gets on well with her too. Any new mom wants her own mom around at this time, so it’s great.”
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Prince Harry and son Archie.Sussex Royals
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Meghan and Harry’s desire to have a normal family life played a huge role in their decision to step down as senior royals.
source: people.com
