Doria Ragland is best known as the mother of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, but her family background and relationship with her siblings provide important context for her life and values. Born in 1956 in Cleveland, Ohio, Doria is the only child of coal company laborer Raymond Ferguson and social worker Doria Loyd. Raised by a single mother in a modest household, she developed a strong sense of independence and compassion. Unlike some aspects of the Sussex family tree, Doria’s sibling story is straightforward: she has no full siblings and no half-siblings from her parents’ relationship. This profile breaks down her immediate family, her upbringing, education, career, and the lasting influence of her support system on her daughter Meghan.
