Doria Ragland Sparks Uproar With Bold Call For Benefits And A Legal Slice Of The Crown’s Fortune For Archie And Lilibet
In a jaw-dropping move that’s igniting fresh controversy around the House of Windsor, Doria Ragland, mother of Meghan Markle, has reportedly demanded that King Charles III make formal financial provisions for her grandchildren, Archie and Lilibet — children she claims have been “largely sidelined by the Crown, despite being true royal heirs.”
According to palace insiders and close family contacts, Doria has become increasingly outspoken behind the scenes, telling friends in California that it’s high time the monarchy recognized not just Archie and Lilibet’s titles, but also their rightful claim to financial security drawn from the vast wealth of the royal family.
“My daughter bore royal heirs,” Doria is reported to have said during a recent private gathering. “They may live across the ocean, but they have Windsor blood. Now King Charles must step up and ensure their futures, just as he does for his other grandchildren.”
Sources say Doria is even consulting with legal experts to explore whether formal action could compel the Crown to earmark a trust or inheritance for Archie and Lilibet. While it remains highly speculative whether such a case would ever reach a courtroom — given the intricate nature of the sovereign’s wealth, much of which is held in trust for the nation — the very suggestion has rattled royal advisors.
Senior palace aides are said to be “aghast” at what they view as an audacious demand that could set a controversial precedent. One long-time royal insider told the UK press:
“The monarchy is not a private ATM. Its finances are tightly bound up with constitutional responsibilities. For Doria Ragland to suggest a legal slice of the Crown’s fortune is not only unrealistic, it borders on scandalous.”
Public reaction has been predictably explosive. While some sympathize, noting that Archie and Lilibet are indeed King Charles’s grandchildren and should not be financially overlooked simply because they live in the United States, others see the move as opportunistic.
On social media, the debate is fierce:
“Archie and Lilibet absolutely deserve protection and security,” one user posted.
“But demanding a payout from British taxpayers for children raised in California by parents who stepped away from royal duties? That’s crossing the line.”
Meanwhile, sources close to Prince Harry and Meghan have tried to distance the couple from Doria’s remarks, insisting the Sussexes themselves are not behind the push. A friend of the couple told reporters:
“Harry and Meghan have made it clear they want to raise their children with independence. This appears to be Doria’s personal concern as a grandmother.”
Still, the situation piles yet more strain on the already fragile relationship between the Sussex family and Buckingham Palace. King Charles is reportedly “deeply disappointed” that such discussions are even happening publicly, preferring to keep matters of family welfare strictly private.
Whether Doria Ragland’s bold call for benefits and a formal inheritance ever results in actual negotiations or fizzles out as another dramatic headline remains to be seen. For now, it has once again thrown Archie and Lilibet into the global spotlight — two young royals whose futures continue to spark fierce debate on both sides of the Atlantic.
