In a case of “like mother, like daughter,” Doria Ragland, mother of Meghan Markle, finds herself at the center of paparazzi attention once again.
Ragland was recently spotted attending an art exhibition in Beverly Hills with a friend, just as her daughter faces rumors of a split and a career hanging in the balance.
The exhibition, titled “Advantage In,” showcased artist Honor Titus’ love for tennis, a sport that Meghan is known to be a big fan of.
Dressed in a dark orange all-in-one sleeveless outfit and tan toeless sandals with a chunky white base, Doria seemed to be enjoying the sights as she explored the exhibition.
However, her actions have sparked accusations of staging the photographs.
Some speculate that she may have tipped off the paparazzi about her plans, leading to the capture of these images.
A sarcastic comment on Reddit even suggested that someone else may have used Doria’s phone to call the paparazzi, resulting in this outcome.
This incident comes on the heels of another controversial moment involving Doria and staged car chases.
Critics point out that during a staged car chase with Hertz, Doria hopped into a taxi without wearing a seatbelt.
These actions have led some to question her motives and label her as emotionally manipulative.
Despite claiming to be traumatized by the media and lacking privacy, the Markle family seems to have a close relationship with the paparazzi, even keeping them on speed dial.
Furthermore, several individuals have raised concerns about Doria’s appearance in the photographs, suggesting that she looks “high as a kite.”
The irony lies in the fact that Doria previously criticized her ex-husband, Thomas Markle, for staging photos.
Yet, she now finds herself involved in a similar controversy.
In the Netflix docuseries “Harry and Meghan,” Doria speaks publicly for the first time about her daughter’s high-profile romance with Prince Harry.
She doesn’t hold back when expressing her feelings towards Thomas Markle and the scandals that led to their estrangement.
Doria expresses her disappointment in Thomas’ decision to become part of the media circus, emphasizing that it goes against the principles of good parenting.
Reflecting on her own experiences with the paparazzi before Meghan and Harry’s marriage, Doria reveals feeling constantly unsafe.
Simple tasks like walking her dogs or going to work became daunting due to the constant presence of photographers.
This raises the question: do we still parent our adult children?
While acknowledging that Thomas made a mistake with the staged paparazzi shots before the wedding, Doria believes his intentions were more about improving his public image than genuinely parenting.
It’s worth noting that Meghan herself has faced criticism for allegedly hiring paparazzi to set up her father.
In the lead-up to the royal wedding, Thomas Markle posed for staged photos, which caused controversy.
However, he later expressed remorse and apologized for his actions.
As of now, Thomas has not responded to Doria’s recent remarks.
It remains to be seen how this latest incident will affect the already strained relationships within the Markle family.
One thing is certain: Doria Ragland’s actions have once again thrust her into the spotlight, leaving many to question her motivations and parenting choices.