Meghan Markle's Mom Doria Ragland Leaves U.S.
Meghan Markle has been preparing for her royal wedding and coping with her father's last-minute wedding drama with only Prince Harry and her friends to support her the past couple of days. That changes today, as her mother Doria Ragland was photographed leaving Los Angeles to fly over to be with her last night. Ragland was photographed carrying a Burberry garment bag, a hint of who could be dressing her for the big day Saturday. Ragland is expected to meet the Queen, Prince Charles, Prince William, and Kate Middleton ahead of the wedding.
At this point, Ragland, who's already staying with Markle the night before her wedding at five-star hotel Cliveden House and accompanying her to the church, is believed to be the top contender to walk her daughter down the aisle in her ex-husband Thomas Markle's absence. Thomas Markle told TMZ yesterday that he is to have heart surgery today, making him unable to fly over and be with his daughter for her wedding day.
He initially told the outlet Monday after his paparazzi photo staging scandal blew up that he would no longer attend the wedding because he didn't want to further embarrass Markle. Markle texted and called him that day, which led him to change his mind. But poor health is allegedly, ultimately stopping him.
Kensington Palace has made no announcement as to who will be walking Markle down the aisle yet. A source told Entertainment Tonight they are not likely to comment on Thomas Markle's surgery either. "This is a serious situation. Meghan and Harry are very concerned,” the source said. “Thomas’ health is a private matter and therefore no comments or statements will be made [by the Palace]."
The only statement released was the Palace's brief one Monday, asking for understanding: “This is a deeply personal moment for Ms. Markle in the days before her wedding,” a Kensington Palace spokesperson said then. “She and Prince Harry ask again for understanding and respect to be extended to Mr. Markle in this difficult situation.”
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