Meghan Markle has reportedly turned her mother, Doria Ragland, into a live-in nanny for her children, opting for a more personal approach after her past experiences with paid staff within the royal circle. According to royal commentator Tom Quinn, who discussed the matter in a recent interview with The Mirror, Meghan is keen on ensuring her children have a strong bond with their grandmother, Doria.
“Meghan has always been determined that her children should grow up with a very good relationship with their mother Doria, so it’s no surprise that Doria is the live-in nanny,” Quinn explained.
He highlighted Meghan’s previous challenges with managing staff during her time as a working royal in the UK, noting that in Montecito, California, she has minimized the use of paid staff. “One of Meghan’s difficulties when she was a working royal living in the UK was her lack of experience dealing with staff, so in Montecito, she has kept paid staff to an absolute minimum,” Quinn said.
Regarding Meghan’s approach to childcare, Quinn observed, “If she’s avoiding the Royal tradition of paying people to do the childcare, she’s certainly sticking to the Royal tradition of sending children to elite schools.”
The arrangement reflects Meghan’s personal choice to prioritize familial involvement in her children’s upbringing while maintaining certain aspects of royal tradition in other areas of their lives.