Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are “rebuilding what family looks like” with a move that highlights their “intimate bond”, an expert has claimed.
Express.co.uk revealed this week that the Duchess of Sussex’s mother, Doria Ragland, moved into Harry and Meghan’s mansion in Montecito, California, to help the couple through “tough times” and to avoid a nearly three-hour car journey from her home in View Park-Windsor Hills in Los Angeles.
Now a senior therapist and relationship expert suggested the unexpected move shows the couple’s bond is “solid enough to welcome close family into the inner sanctum”.
Sally Baker from Working On The Body told the Mirror: “Meghan and Harry’s decision to have Meghan’s mother move in with them reflects the couple’s intimate bond.
“Far from a sign of crisis, inviting a trusted relative into the home often signals strength in a relationship.
“High-profile couples face amplified scrutiny, so relying on paid staff may seem safer than giving family access. But blood bonds can provide an unconditional foundation.”
The Sussexes have been estranged from the Royal Family ever since they quit their royal duties in 2020 to move to the US.
Baker commented on how the duke and duchess have “weathered betrayals from Harry’s kin”, which made Meghan feel “profound comfort in her mother’s presence”.
The expert explained: “Where links to royalty-bred toxicity, this maternal tie offers the shelter of implicit trust.
“Beyond practical assistance, Meghan’s mother represents a connection to identity and history.
“She knows Meghan’s past and understands her dreams and wounds. This lifelong resonance brings a unique emotional connection.”
Baker added: “Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland, new role affirms family life is about more than performing an obligation but sharing tender humanity. After fractures with their birth families, Meghan and Harry rebuild what family looks like and means to them on their terms.
“Including Meghan’s mother in their home, they plant seeds of found family honouring heritage and self-determination.”
