Meghan Marklehas already been the subject of many royal firsts, but she added another to her growing list on Thursday: bringing her mother,Doria Ragland, to her first royal hosting event.
Doria told guests she was“head over heels”about her daughter’s accomplishment.
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Kate Middleton‘s mom,Carole Middleton, has stayed mostly behind the scenes. While it’s common to see her atmajor events such as Meghan and Harry’s royal weddingin May and her grandsonPrince Louis‘christening in July, she has never joined her daughter and son-in-law,Prince William, on official business.
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The royal family has also welcomed Doria. AfterPrince CharleswalkedMeghan down the aisleat her royal wedding, he escorted the bride’s mother down the steps of St. George’s Chapel following the ceremony.
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In many ways, the two royal mothers-in-law are very similar. Both are fitness fanatics — Carole is a tennis fan, often seen cheering on athletes at Wimbledon, while Doria has worked as a yoga instructor in Los Angeles and ran the L.A. Marathon — and both share a close bond with their daughters.
Of course, both also share that their families werethrust into the spotlightdue to their daughters’ relationships.
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One area where the two women differ? Their style!
Carole and Kate sometimes borrow from each other’s closets, especially in the hat department! Carole is abig fanof designerCatherine Walker & Co., choosing her outfits for both daughterPippa Middleton’s weddinglast year as well as Meghan and Harry’s nuptials in May.
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Meanwhile, Doria often shows off her boho chic fashion sense. For Thursday’s event, she went with a head-to-toe beige ensemble, topping a pair of slacks and top with a shall slung over her shoulders.
Like Carole and Kate, Doria’s style has influenced her daughter.
“I think as you get older you feel more confident and you don’t need to put that much effort in — to be able to throw your hair up in that very French way doing things” Meghan toldGlamourin 2017. “If your outfit is on point, one thing has to be off for you to look perfect.”
source: people.com
