Yoga teacher Doria Ragland, mother of the Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle, wed Thomas Markle in 1979 before divorcing eight years later in 1989 when the Suits actress was just six years old
Doria Ragland has reportedly moved in with her daughter Meghan Markle and son-in-law Prince Harry to help look after their children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet
Meghan Markle has a very close bond with her mother Doria Ragland, who inspired a very special tradition which the Duchess of Sussex follows every year on her birthday