Why Meghan Markle's mom is celebrating 70 without her grandkids

Doria Ragland, the mother of Meghan Markle, turned 70 on Monday in California, marking the occasion without her grandchildren Archie and Lilibet by her side for the first time in recent memory. The milestone comes about a week after Meghan, Prince Harry and their two children relocated to London. Ragland has remained in Montecito, choosing not to accompany the family across the Atlantic, despite a close day-to-day relationship that has been widely documented through photos and her hands-on role in raising the children. Reports say the Montecito estate includes a dedicated space tied to Ragland for visits. The family’s new U.K. routine includes enrolling Archie and Lilibet in school there.