Meghan Markle's 'Constant Moaning' Reportedly Led Mom To Flee Montecito Home

By Afouda Bamidele on July 8, 2025 at 7:15 PM EDT

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Did Meghan Markle's mother, Doria Ragland, run for the hills from her daughter's home?

Doria has left her daughter's Montecito residence and reports claim it is to finally escape her constant whining and insatiable ways after months of putting up with her, Prince Harry, and the kids.

Meghan Markle and her mother, Doria Ragland, are pretty close and have maintained a strong bond, unlike her father, Thomas Markle Sr., who remains estranged from the Duchess.

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Meghan Markle & Prince Harry Are Allegedly 'Struggling To Adjust' Without Her Mother

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Doria's exit from the couple's million-dollar mansion reportedly comes after 18 months of putting up with them and helping out with the kids. She allegedly moved into their home early last year to offer much-needed help to the couple, who were dealing with personal and professional challenges at the time.

The yoga teacher's presence also helped strengthen the relationship between the duo and Doria's bond with her grandbabies. Sources close to the couple noted that Doria got fed up with Meghan's "constant moaning and drama" and decided it was best to leave the home for good.

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Since her mom's exit, the business mogul and Harry are reportedly struggling to adjust to a life without Doria in the picture. According to RadarOnline, the "As Ever" brand owner reportedly became distraught over Doria leaving and begged her to stay, as she left the home with her suitcase in hand.

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The source added that Doria used to shuttle between Los Angeles and Montecito before she moved in full-time, and now she is ready to return to that routine. "Doria is happy with how the family is doing now. She's ready to concentrate on her own life but remains a key part of the family," the insider noted.

However, Doria's departure is not only the exodus in Meghan's life. Sources disclosed that at least four key members of her team have said goodbye to the mogul.

They include Deputy Press Secretary Kyle Boulia and European Communications Director Charlie Gipson. Meghan and Harry have now hired a new media director from a U.S.-based media firm to help manage their public image.

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The royal has also distanced herself from a few groups of friends, including actress Priyanka Chopra, Millie Mackintosh, and even the Beckhams, whom they accused of leaking their info to the toxic media.

An insider stated that the couple feels lost, and the Duchess may now think something is amiss, given that her mother has moved out of her home.

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Meghan's Dad Is Reportedly Struggling To Adjust To Life Outside Mexico

Meghan Markle's father Thomas Markle drops off flowers at Meghan's mother Doria Ragland home days before the wedding
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It is no secret that the mother-of-two and her father are not on the best of terms, and this has been the case even before her entry into the royal family in 2018.

As reported by The Blast, Thomas Sr. reportedly made a significant life decision when he decided to move to the Philippines alongside his son, Thomas Jr.

Thomas Sr. previously lived in a cliffside home in Rosarito, Mexico. Still, he ventured into a different territory this year.

The 80-year-old reportedly stayed in a 3-star hotel for a while before moving to an apartment, which cost him $670 per month on the island of Cebu. Things have now seemingly taken a turn for Meghan's dad as sources noted that he is struggling to adapt to the living conditions in the area.

Everything, including the language, climate, and lifestyle, is proving very difficult for Thomas Sr. to understand, but his son's company offers relief.

"Thomas and his son only recently moved into the property, and they are still finding their feet in Cebu after the big move abroad, but they're here together and are firmly supporting each other," the source added.

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The Duchess' Debut Wine Brand Release Raised Eyebrows

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The Netflix star's decision to release her wine line as part of "As Ever's" second drop could not have come at a worse time. The Blast noted that Meghan's action was met with criticism from royal experts for being insensitive enough to release the wine on Princess Diana's birthday.

Royal expert Kinsey Schofield described it as a bad idea and added that a source from the royal family claimed they were aware of Meghan's unusual action. Despite the uproar, Meghan's $30-per-bottle wine reportedly sold out within an hour of its launch on her brand website.

The source added that Prince William is not impressed that she did that, especially after it is public knowledge that Diana died from a "drink driving tragedy."

Schofield noted that not only was Meghan's act tone-deaf, it was also almost cruel. He emphasized that the timing was more than just a misstep; it bordered on being callous.

"To claim ignorance here doesn't hold up, it wasn't just insensitive. It felt like a betrayal of the very narrative she's working so hard to craft," the expert concluded.

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The Late Queen Felt Meghan Markle Engineered Her Entry Into The Royal Family

Queen Elizabeth with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry the Royal Family watch the RAF100 flypast
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Before her death, Queen Elizabeth reportedly harbored concerns about Meghan's entry into Harry's life and the royal family. The actress reportedly switched overnight from being a thoughtful person to very bossy, and this discovery gave the queen a sleepless night.

Bedell Smith recalled that two weeks before their wedding, the late queen reportedly told her confidante and cousin, Lady Elizabeth Anson, that "Harry is besotted and weak about women."

Smith added that Liza claimed the queen felt Meghan was not completely honest about how she truly felt about the prince, and it may have just been a ploy for her to become a royal by any means possible.

"It's worrying that so many people are questioning whether Meghan is right for Harry. The problem, bless his heart, is that Harry is neither bright nor strong, and she is both," Liza reportedly disclosed to Smith.

The queen was also concerned that Meghan and Kate had a tense relationship, marked by friction. That narrative persists even long after the monarch's death, as sources close to King Charles revealed that he believes his son is under Meghan's control.

"We know that King Charles said something about him being whipped. We keep hearing things consistently coming out from courtiers and people that are close to the Royal Family," royal commentator Esther Krakue noted.

Will Meghan Markle's mom hear her pleas and rescind her initial stance?

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