In a recent twist that has caught the media’s attention, Doria Ragland, mother of Meghan Markle, claimed in an interview that she served as a flight attendant for EasyJet during the 1980s.
This revelation, however, has been promptly refuted by EasyJet’s CEO, Johan Lundgren, who stated that company records show no evidence of Doria ever being employed by the airline, which didn’t even take to the skies until 1995.
The fallout from this denial has reportedly left Meghan furious.
Doria’s interview was a rare glimpse into her past, where she fondly reminisced about the perks of travel and the connections she made while working as a flight attendant.
Her narrative painted a vibrant picture of her experiences, but it appears that the reality is far from what she described.
Lundgren’s statement was clear and unequivocal: “We have thoroughly checked our employee records from the 1980s, and there is no record of Doria Ragland ever working as a flight attendant for EasyJet.”
This outright dismissal from EasyJet has not only raised eyebrows but has also reportedly ignited Meghan’s protective instincts towards her mother.
Sources close to the Duchess of Sussex suggest that she reacted with anger upon learning of Lundgren’s remarks, asserting that the airline had no right to dispute her mother’s account of her life.
Meghan hinted at possible repercussions for EasyJet, signaling that she’s not one to back down easily.
Adding fuel to the fire, Meghan and her husband, Prince Harry, attended a charity event shortly after the controversy erupted.
During this appearance, Meghan took a subtle jab at EasyJet when she remarked to a journalist about the necessity for companies to verify facts before labeling individuals as dishonest.
It was a pointed comment, clearly aimed at the airline’s CEO.
To gain further insight, I spoke with a former neighbor of Doria from the 1980s.
This neighbor described Doria as a kind person who preferred to keep a low profile.
Notably, she mentioned that Doria was not working as a flight attendant at the time.
Instead, she was focused on completing her social work degree while juggling various odd jobs to support herself and her daughter, Meghan.
Digging deeper, I stumbled upon some old yearbook photos from Doria’s college days.
The profiles indicated that she worked part-time at the campus library while pursuing her studies in social work, with absolutely no mention of any aviation-related employment.
This evidence further contradicts Doria’s claims about her supposed career with EasyJet.
Additional investigations revealed a lack of records supporting Doria’s assertion.
Her documented job history included roles such as library aide, waitress, and cashier, but nothing that would connect her to the world of aviation.
This raises questions about the accuracy of her statements regarding her past.
It’s possible that Doria may have misremembered certain details over the years or, perhaps, embellished her experiences to create a more glamorous narrative.