According to The Express, the Sussexes have chosen to keep child care within the family, with Meghan's mother, Doria Ragland, taking on the role of the children's nanny.
This decision followed a series of unsuccessful partnerships with professional nannies over the past few years. Harry and Meghan have employed several nannies in the past, but now that Doria has moved in with the family, she has stepped up to help care for the children. A source mentioned that while there is sometimes additional help, Doria works closely with Meghan to ensure the children are raised in a close-knit and loving family environment.
When living in the UK, Harry and Meghan preferred not to have their home filled with staff, opting instead for a nanny who did not live at Frogmore Cottage. They valued a cozy and private home environment, enjoying nights with just the family. According to the source, this is the approach the couple now takes with both Archie and Lilibet.
Meghan feels much more comfortable with the children under her mother's watchful eye, and Harry is keen to keep child care within the family. The source added that both Harry and Meghan are extremely protective of their children and only stop worrying when Doria is in charge during their absence. Doria was instrumental in looking after Archie and Lilibet when Harry and Meghan were in Nigeria, treating them as if they were her own children.
To assist the couple and avoid a lengthy commute from her home in View Park-Windsor Hills, Los Angeles, Doria took up residence in the Sussexes' guest house on the grounds of their Californian mansion. She spends nearly all of her time with Harry and Meghan, effectively making them a family of five. The source praised Doria, describing her as amazing, very close to the children, and helpful to Meghan daily. She also steps in as a nanny whenever Harry and Meghan travel abroad without the children. Meghan believes it is crucial for the children to be raised by family rather than outsiders, ensuring they feel safe and secure at all times.
However, rumors suggest that since moving to Santa Barbara, Harry and Meghan have gone through 14 nannies and frequently change housekeepers. Montecito is a small community, and word has spread that Meghan becomes jealous when the children get too close to their nannies, leading to their dismissal. Additionally, reports indicate that one of the couple's former nannies is planning to release a tell-all book about their experiences. According to Woman UK, this unnamed nanny, recently laid off, intends to portray Harry and Meghan in a very different light.
Speculations also arise about Doria's involvement, with some doubting her commitment to the children's well-being. Critics argue that Doria, who was not very involved in Meghan's upbringing, is an unlikely ideal caregiver for the Sussex children. They suggest that Meghan's behavior may have driven away all the nannies, leaving Doria as the only option. Despite these rumors, the Sussexes continue to emphasize the importance of family in raising their children.
