Meghan Markle ‘Plans to See Her Mum Regularly’ Despite Move to the UK

Meghan Markle is expected to maintain a close relationship with her mother, Doria Ragland, despite the Sussexes’ decision to spend an extended period in the UK, according to a source.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrived in Birmingham on Wednesday, marking a return to Harry’s homeland after years living in California. While the move brings Harry closer to his estranged royal family, it also leaves Meghan thousands of miles away from her mother.

However, the distance is not expected to weaken the close bond between Meghan and Doria.

Meghan expected to travel regularly between the UK and California

According to a source quoted by People, Meghan intends to visit her mother regularly.

“Meghan plans to see her mom regularly. They’re incredibly close,” the source said.

Meghan is reportedly expected to adopt a more flexible, international routine, travelling back to California while continuing to oversee her lifestyle brand, As Ever.

The Sussexes have also retained their £11 million Montecito mansion despite potentially significant annual costs while they spend time in Britain. The decision suggests they intend to maintain strong ties to both sides of the Atlantic rather than permanently abandon their California base.

For Meghan, that means continuing to divide her time between Britain and the US, with sources suggesting she could make the journey more frequently than Harry.

Doria remains an important part of the Sussexes’ lives

Doria Ragland, who celebrated her 70th birthday on Wednesday, has remained a close and trusted presence in Meghan’s life.

Over the past six years, she has also played an important role within the Sussex family, with the devoted grandmother described as an emotional anchor for the family.

Doria currently lives in a bungalow in an affluent area on the outskirts of Los Angeles, less than two hours by car from the Sussexes’ Montecito home.

Harry has also developed a close relationship with his mother-in-law. During the BBC interview following his engagement to Meghan, he described Doria as “amazing”.

For Harry, the relationship has particular significance given the loss of his mother, Diana, Princess of Wales.

The family reportedly plans to travel between Britain and California

Doria is understood to have been with the Sussexes during their final days in Montecito before their latest move.

The family reportedly spent time with close friends so Archie and Lilibet could enjoy some special moments before the transition to life in Britain.

A source previously described the departure as not being a permanent farewell, saying it was more a case of: “We’ll be back, but this is what we’re doing right now.”

Early indications suggest the Sussexes intend to travel regularly between the UK and California rather than establish a completely permanent base in Britain.

Meghan, in particular, is expected to make frequent trips back to the West Coast.

The family is reportedly expected to spend Christmas in California, while school holidays could provide further opportunities for Archie and Lilibet to return to Montecito.

Doria is expected to keep her California base

Despite the Sussexes’ move across the Atlantic, Doria is expected to maintain her home in California.

Sources cited by TMZ have suggested that she could continue travelling to Britain to spend time with Meghan, Harry and their children while retaining California as her main base.

Her long-established friendships and connections in the area are also thought to give her reasons to remain there.

The reports suggest that, rather than marking a permanent separation between Meghan and her mother, the Sussexes’ move could result in a new pattern of regular travel between the two countries.

For Meghan, maintaining that connection appears to be a priority — even with the family now beginning a new chapter thousands of miles from California.