Meghan Markle’s mother recounts the “misdeeds” of the British royal family against her daughter

Doria Ragland breaks down in tears while discussing her daughter Meghan Markle’s suicidal thoughts in “Harry & Meghan.”

Doria Ragland

In new episodes released Thursday, the 66-year-old recalls the “Suits” alum telling her that “she had wanted to take her own life.”

Ragland remembers, “That really broke my heart because I knew that it was bad. … That’s not an easy one for a mom to hear.”

The former yoga instructor notes that both she and Markle’s husband, Prince Harry, couldn’t “protect” the former actress from the media hate she received amid her relationship with the royal.

Prince Harry, Doria Ragland, Meghan Markle and Archie

“[She was] just constantly be picked at by these vultures just picking away at her spirit,” Ragland says of Markle, 41, “actually think[ing] of not wanting to be here.”

Ragland’s emotional interview comes nearly two years after the “Deal or No Deal” alum publicly shared her battle with suicidal thoughts for the first time.

“I just didn’t want to be alive anymore,” Markle told Oprah Winfrey during a bombshell March 2021 interview. “I knew that if I didn’t say it that I would do it. And that was a very clear and real and frightening constant thought.”

Prince Harry, Doria Ragland, Meghan Markle and Archie

“That’s not an easy one for a mom to hear,” Ragland said on “Harry & Meghan.”

The Duchess of Sussex explained that while she was pregnant with her son, Archie, in January 2019, she told Harry that she couldn’t “be left alone” ahead of an event at Royal Albert Hall.

Meghan MarkleDoria later wiped away tears during the interview in episode 4 of the series

“If you zoom in, you can see how tightly his knuckles are gripped around mine,” Markle said. “You can see the whites of our knuckles, because we are smiling and doing our job, but we’re both just trying to hold on.”

Harry, 38, admits in the Netflix show that he “hates” himself for how he reacted to his wife’s confession.

“I didn’t deal with it particularly well,” the former military pilot recalls. “What she needed from me was so much more than i was able to give.”

As for Markle, she says, “I wanted to go somewhere to get help, but I wasn’t allowed to. They were concerned about how that would look for the institution.”

The couple left England in January 2020 and now live in Montecito, Calif., with Archie, 3, and their 1-year-old daughter, Lilibet.

If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988.

Related Posts

Mother Allegedly Orders Lover to M/u/rder Daughter Over Inheritance – Allany Rayanne Brut@lly Slain in Caruaru Apartment

In the sun-baked heart of Brazil’s Agreste region, where the rolling hills of Pernambuco whisper secrets of forgotten sugar plantations and vibrant street festivals, a nightmare unfolded…

Teen Lisa Killed in Brutal Amsterdam Attack, Authorities Search for Answers About Suspect Chris Jude’s Past

In the shadow of Amsterdam’s iconic Johan Cruijff Arena, where the roar of football crowds once echoed triumphantly, a far more sinister silence now lingers. On a…

Slender Man Stabber’s Wild Escape 🚨 The Shocking Midnight Breakout, the Runaway Partner… and the Moment Police Finally Closed In!

In the quiet streets of Madison, Wisconsin, a chilling saga unfolded on November 23, 2025, that gripped the nation’s attention. Morgan Geyser, one of the infamous “Slender…

🛑 Family Bombshell: Grandma Describes Stepbrother’s Reaction Moments After Anna Was Found De@d in His Cruise Room 😨

The turquoise waters of the Caribbean sparkled under a relentless November sun, promising escape, laughter, and unbreakable family bonds. For the Kepner-Hudson clan, this was meant to…

🚨 Call the Midwife Is Expanding Like NEVER Before — Christmas in Hong Kong, a WW2 Prequel & a Feature Film! 🎬🎄

For more than thirteen years, Call the Midwife has been a Sunday-night sanctuary for millions, a place where tears flow as freely as laughter, where the harsh…

💔 Pierce Brosnan’s Unbreakable Grief: The Hands He Held as Cancer Stole His World Twice Over 😢

Pierce Brosnan, the suave embodiment of James Bond whose on-screen charisma captivated millions, has long carried a private sorrow that defies the glamour of Hollywood. Born in…