In a newly released book, Lady Colin Campbell has made sensational claims regarding Doria Ragland, the mother of Meghan Markle.
Lady C, as she is commonly known, alleges that Doria has a hidden past that includes drug use and a possible prison sentence. According to the author, Doria was heavily involved in drug activities, describing her as a "pothead and crackhead" who frequently smoked marijuana and other substances in the presence of her family and neighbors.
Lady Colin Campbell further suggests that there is a record of an individual named Doria Ragland, who was convicted of fraud in Riverside County Court, California, with a case identification number of 79500 DRR. Additionally, she discovered another record linked to an individual named L. Ragland with an offender ID of TS364007249611181689 and case number 79453 DRR2125. While Lady C stops short of definitively stating that these records belong to Meghan Markle’s mother, she strongly hints at the possibility that Doria Ragland may have served a prison sentence of up to ten years. Lady C theorizes that this could explain Doria's prolonged absence from Meghan's life during her childhood.
Over the years, Meghan's father, Thomas Markle Sr., has remained silent on the reasons behind Doria's long disappearance from their daughter's life, consistently choosing not to violate his ex-wife's privacy. This reticence has only fueled speculation about Doria's whereabouts during that time. Lady C portrays Doria as a shrewd and ambitious woman who was determined to marry a wealthy Caucasian man and ascend to the highest social circles. She even allegedly tried to get close to Ed O'Neill, the star of the sitcom "Married with Children," during her time working as a makeup artist on the set where she eventually met Thomas Markle. The two later married and had Meghan.
According to Lady Colin Campbell, Doria convinced Thomas to open a travel agency under his name, which she then managed. When the financial success of the agency waned, Doria reportedly divorced Thomas and secured sole custody of Meghan, even as Thomas faced challenges with alcohol and legal troubles. Lady C also claims that Doria attempted to evade taxes by shifting blame onto Thomas, a scheme that backfired when the IRS caught up with her. As a result, Lady C alleges that Doria was sentenced to 15 years in prison but served only four years due to a legal technicality. During this period, Thomas was granted custody of Meghan.
Lady C suggests that Doria's criminal records may have been sealed or expunged in California, which could explain the absence of definitive proof of her incarceration. She notes that if these records were ever made public, the responsible party could face legal consequences. Meghan's father, Thomas Markle, has hinted at Doria's extended absence from their daughter's life but has never disclosed the reasons, possibly due to legal constraints, further deepening the mystery surrounding Doria's past.
While Lady Colin Campbell's claims are explosive and intriguing, they remain unverified. The author herself acknowledges the lack of concrete evidence, but she believes the circumstantial details she has uncovered are significant enough to merit further investigation. Whether these allegations will be substantiated or refuted is yet to be determined, but they have undeniably added another layer of complexity to the already intricate history of the Markle family.
