A public apology has been made to Meghan Markle’s mum, Doria Ragland, after a complaint was made from Ragland to GB News, regarding a remark made by news commentator, Carole Malone.
Ms Malone apologised after she falsely claimed that Meghan Markle‘s mother, Doria Ragland, spent time in prison during a broadcast on the channel. Malone said: « I apologise sincerely to Ms Ragland and her family for any pain my comments may have caused. »
A source close to Ragland, whom outlet Newsweek has granted anonymity so they could speak freely, did not rule out a libel action. They said: « As for whether this marks the end of the matter, that will be for Ms Ragland and her lawyers to decide. »
Malone told GB News viewers: « In an episode of Britain’s Newsroom, on Thursday, December 4, 2025, I stated that Thomas Markle, the Duchess of Sussex’s father, brought Meghan up while her mother Doria Ragland was in prison. I believed this to be the case based on what I now understand to be misinformation I had seen online.
« I was questioned about the validity of this claim during the broadcast and I repeated this belief, which I now understand to be false. This was a genuine error. I accept what I have now been told on behalf of Ms Ragland, that she raised her daughter and that she has never been in prison or jail.
« I apologise sincerely to Ms. Ragland and her family for any pain my comments may have caused and I’m happy to set the record straight. »
A source close to Ragland told Newsweek: « A complaint was lodged with the channel regarding false and highly defamatory allegations made by Carole Malone on a GB News program. As for whether this marks the end of the matter, that will be for Ms. Ragland and her lawyers to decide. »
Doria is the mother of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, and the ex-wife of American retired television lighting director and director of photography Thomas Markle.
She holds a degree in social work and is a former makeup artist and yoga instructor.
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