Doria Ragland Reacts To Meghan Markle's Pregnancy Announcement

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From ELLE

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have just announced that they are expecting their first child and the family have been sharing their excitement.

A statement released by Kensington Palace revealed that Meghan's mother, Doria Ragland, is 'very happy' about her daughter's pregnancy news.

'Ms Doria Ragland is very happy about the lovely news and she looks forward to welcoming her first grandchild,' a spokesperson said (via The Telegraph).

Other members of the royal family also shared their best wishes for the couple, who attended Princess Eugenie's wedding in Windsor on Friday.

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'The Queen, Duke of Edinburgh, Prince of Wales, Duchess of Cornwall, and Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are delighted for the couple and were able to congratulated them in Friday at the wedding in person,' the spokesperson added. The Palace has not revealed whether the Duchess’ father, Thomas Markle, has been told.

The newlyweds arrived in Sydney on Monday ahead of their 16-day tour around Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga. According to royal correspondent Emily Nash, there has been no change to the planned itinerary. The pair have have taken medical advice on the presence of Zika in the Pacific Islands.

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