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British news network GB News issues apology after making false statement Meghan Markle‘s mother, Doria Raglandwas once imprisoned.
announcer Carol Malone On Monday, December 15, it was claimed earlier this month that Meghan’s father, Thomas Markle“raised her while her mother was in prison.”
“On Thursday, December 4, 2025, I stated that the Duchess of Sussex’s father, Thomas Markle, raised Meghan while her mother, Doria Ragland, was in prison,” Malone, 71, said on Monday.
“Based on what I now know about the misinformation I’ve seen online, I believe that’s the case,” Malone continued, according to the video posted online. X. “I was asked during the broadcast the validity of this statement and I repeated this belief, which I now understand is false.”
When Meghan Markle walked down the aisle with Prince Harry at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle in May 2018, only one member of her family was present. Meghan’s relationship with her relatives has been rocky since she stepped further into the spotlight, but the former actress has always been close to her mother (…)
Malone concluded: “This was a genuine mistake. I accept what was told to me on behalf of Ms. Ragland – that she raised her daughter and that she has never been to prison. I sincerely apologize to Ms. Ragland and her family for any pain my comments may have caused.”
us weekly News UK and Meghan’s representatives have been contacted for comment.
British newspaper columnist Malone commented on Meghan’s parents for the first time during a live discussion about Meghan’s father Thomas was recently hospitalized.
Thomas, 81, underwent surgery in the Philippines in early December. The left leg was amputated below the knee.
Royal role model! Before starting her own family, Meghan Markle looked to her mother, Doria Ragland, for inspiration every day. Ragland was married to Thomas Markle from 1979 to 1987, but despite the separation, Meghan maintained a close relationship with her parents growing up. “I’m too young (…)
son of thomas, Thomas Markle Jr.,Tell daily mail Thomas Sr. developed a blood clot in his left leg, interrupting blood circulation and causing the limb to turn black.
“My dad was very brave. His foot turned blue and then black. It happened very quickly. I took him to a local hospital and they did some scans and ultrasounds and said the leg had to be amputated,” Thomas Jr. said.
“There was no choice. I was told the leg had to be removed and it was a matter of life and death,” Thomas added.
“One of his doctors said the next two or three days were critical. His left leg was removed below the knee. They were worried about an infection – sepsis or gangrene. His flesh was black and he was dying,” Thomas said at the time.
Meghan Markle’s relationship with her father, Thomas Markle Sr., has been strained since she began her courtship with Prince Harry. The Suits actress, 44, is the former General Hospital lighting director’s only child from his eight-year marriage to Doria Ragland, although he also has a son, Thomas Markle Jr., and a daughter, Samantha (…)
A spokesman for Meghan, 44, confirmed us weekly On Wednesday, December 10, the Duchess of Sussex was able to write a letter to her father after trying to contact him while he was in hospital.
“With the support of reliable and trusted contacts, her correspondence is now safely in his hands,” a royal representative said.
Doria, 69, and Thomas divorced in 1987 after 10 years of marriage, and Meghan was raised primarily by her mother.
Meghan was estranged from her father before her marriage. prince harry May 2018. Thomas was accused of posing for paparazzi photos for money in the run-up to Meghan and Harry’s royal wedding.
“H and I called my dad. I said, ‘They said you took money from tabloids for stage photos. Is that true?’ And he said, ‘No,'” Meghan recalled in a 2022 episode of the Netflix documentary, harry and meghan. “On that call, I said to him, ‘Listen. If they can’t stop this story, it’s going to be published tomorrow, so why don’t we send someone to your house immediately to get you out of there, because if that’s the case, your house is going to be surrounded by the media. We’re going to get you out.'”
She added at the time, “He said, ‘No. I have things I need to do.'” It felt really cautious. I was like, “This doesn’t make sense.” When we hung up, I looked at H. I was like, ‘I don’t know why, but I don’t believe him. ‘”
