New photos of Megan Markle have recently surfaced online, leaving royal fans surprised and intrigued.

The images captured Megan sporting her naturally curly hair, without a trace of makeup.

These candid shots were taken during a Zoom call that Megan participated in from her Montecito home.

What made the call even more unexpected was the presence of her mother, who resides with the Sussex family, and their eldest son, Archie.

While the purpose of the private meeting remains unknown, speculations suggest that it could be related to Megan’s upcoming podcast series, Archetypes.

However, behind this seemingly wholesome family gathering lies a darker story about Megan’s mother, Doria Ragland.

Contrary to what some may believe, Doria is far from the unproblematic, classy, laid-back granny that she is often portrayed as.

In fact, she has a shady past and a cunning nature that cannot be overlooked.

At the age of 24, Doria entered into marriage with little intention of embracing the responsibilities that came with it.

She was more interested in the financial benefits rather than building a loving family.

Her stepchildren, Samantha and Thomas Junior, were mere afterthoughts to her.

Doria openly displayed her lack of care for them, focusing instead on her own pursuits.

These included engaging in drug-taking sessions with friends, indulging in s**ual adventures with other men, and even assisting a friend with an illegal marijuana farm and business.

Doria’s business ventures were nothing more than half-hearted attempts, but it didn’t matter to her because Thomas, Megan’s father, willingly footed the bills.

Their family life was far from harmonious, as Thomas worked long hours while Doria reveled in her partying lifestyle.

The three children were left neglected, with Megan only receiving attention because of Thomas’ adoration.

Without his love, she would have suffered the same neglect as her siblings.

Megan’s upbringing was far from conventional, with Doria’s mother, Jeanette, taking on the bulk of the child-rearing responsibilities.

Doria played a minimal role, showing little interest in being a present parent.

There are two notable instances that highlight this lack of involvement.

Firstly, during the LA riots, when Megan was just a young child, Doria displayed no concern for her daughter’s potential trauma.

Her response was cold and indifferent.

Secondly, throughout Megan’s high school years, Doria rarely attended any events, aside from one theatre performance towards the end.

Meanwhile, Thomas continued to finance joint vacations and support Doria’s various money-making endeavors.

It becomes apparent that Doria married Thomas for his wealth and promptly exited the scene when the burden of raising children became too much for her to handle.

She only reappeared in Megan’s life when the steady paycheck from the television show “Suits” and later, royal life, became a reality.

This raises questions about whether Doria is paid to make appearances and play the role of a caring mother.

In light of these revelations, Thomas’s actions can be seen in a more sympathetic light.

Despite everything, he conducted himself better than most people would have in similar circumstances.

Some have even speculated that Doria’s appearances are solely motivated by financial gain.