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Meghan Markle's Mom Became Besties with Prince Charles at the Royal Wedding

Doria Ragland fits in perfectly with the royal family.

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Meghan Markle's mom, Doria Ragland, was an absolute goddess at her daughter's wedding. From wearing a nose ring at the royal wedding in the chicest possible way, to accompanying her daughter on every step of her journey to becoming the Duchess of Sussex, Ragland was Meghan's rock. Here, all of Doria Ragland's best moments at the royal wedding, as she joins the royal family, and becomes besties with Prince Harry's father, Prince Charles:

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