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In a rare and heartwarming public comment,\u00a0Doria Ragland<\/strong>, mother of Meghan Markle, has shared her thoughts about her granddaughter,\u00a0Princess Lilibet Diana<\/strong>. Known for her quiet and dignified presence away from the spotlight, Doria\u2019s words have delighted royal watchers, offering a tender glimpse into the family life of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.<\/p>\n Speaking at a charity event in Los Angeles, Doria was asked about how her grandchildren are growing up. With a warm smile, she said, \u201cLilibet is such a joy. She\u2019s curious, full of energy, and she has this spark in her eyes that reminds me so much of Meghan when she was little.\u201d<\/p>\n Her comments come as Lilibet approaches her fourth birthday, a milestone that Doria says the family is looking forward to celebrating in a simple but special way. \u201cWe\u2019re planning something filled with love and family moments,\u201d she added. \u201cThat\u2019s what matters most to us.\u201d<\/p>\n Doria also spoke about the bond between Lilibet and her older brother,\u00a0Prince Archie<\/strong>. \u201cThey adore each other,\u201d she shared. \u201cArchie is protective, but also playful. He\u2019s always trying to make her laugh, and she follows him everywhere. It\u2019s a beautiful relationship.\u201d<\/p>\n Since moving to Montecito, California, Meghan and Harry have prioritized giving their children a private and grounded upbringing. Doria, who lives nearby, has been a constant presence in their lives, helping to create a stable and nurturing environment away from the intense scrutiny of royal life.<\/p>\n When asked about Lilibet\u2019s personality, Doria described her as \u201cconfident, independent, and already showing signs of being strong-willed.\u201d She added with a laugh, \u201cShe knows what she wants, and she\u2019s not afraid to say it. That\u2019s going to serve her well when she\u2019s older.\u201d<\/p>\n Royal watchers have noted that despite the Sussexes\u2019 decision to step back from senior royal duties, the children maintain a close symbolic connection to the royal family. Lilibet, named in honor of her great-grandmother, the late Queen Elizabeth II, carries a legacy that Doria acknowledges with pride. \u201cIt\u2019s a name filled with history and love,\u201d she said. \u201cI think Lilibet will grow up understanding the meaning behind it.\u201d<\/p>\n Though Meghan and Harry remain protective of their children\u2019s privacy, Doria\u2019s words provide a rare, heartfelt update. Her calm and loving tone offered a reminder that beyond royal titles and public debate, at the heart of it all is a family focused on love, care, and growth.<\/p>\n As Lilibet continues to grow, those who admire the Sussex family will no doubt be eager to hear more about her journey. But for now, Doria\u2019s touching remarks serve as a gentle reassurance that the little princess is thriving, happy, and surrounded by love.<\/p>\n In a rare and heartwarming public comment,\u00a0Doria Ragland, mother of Meghan Markle, has shared her thoughts about her granddaughter,\u00a0Princess Lilibet Diana. Known for her quiet and dignified presence away from … <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2373","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/starnews1.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2373","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/starnews1.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/starnews1.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/starnews1.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/starnews1.online\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2373"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/starnews1.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2373\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2374,"href":"https:\/\/starnews1.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2373\/revisions\/2374"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/starnews1.online\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2373"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/starnews1.online\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2373"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/starnews1.online\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2373"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"