Mother knows best!
Meghan Marklemay havegiven birth in England, but the Duchess of Sussex had a big source of comfort from across the pond — her momDoria Ragland.
Doria, 62,flew in from Los Angelesbefore Easter to be there when Meghan, 37, gave birth to her first child with husbandPrince Harry, 34.
“She’s super excited,” a source tells PEOPLE in this week’s cover story. “She and Meghan are so close.”
The Royal Family said in a statement that Doria was with Meghan and Harry at theirFrogmore Cottage residence, where she has her own room.
The source says that having mom on hand for support through any first-time parenting nerves has been a big help for Meghan.
“Harry really gets on well with her too,” another source says. “Any new mom wants her own mom around at this time, so it’s great.”
Doria Ragland, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty
Doria, a social worker and yoga instructor, was the only member of Meghan’s family to attend the royal wedding in May 2018.
“Ms. Ragland is very happy about this lovely news and she looks forward to welcoming her first grandchild,” the statement read.
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“We are pleased to announce that Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Sussex welcomed their firstborn child in the early morning on May 6th, 2019. Their Royal Highnesses’ son weighs 7lbs. 3oz.,” the proud parents wrote in the caption.
The newborn’s name will be announced in due course.
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“It’s been the most amazing experience I could ever possibly imagine,” Harry continued. “How any woman does what they do is beyond comprehension. But we’re both absolutely thrilled and so grateful to all the love and support from everybody out there. It’s been amazing, so we just wanted to share this with everybody.”
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source: people.com
