Meghan Markle’s African-American Roots Will Impact Royal Baby This Way

Meghan Markle’s American roots will impact her and Prince Harry’s baby in a number of ways.

Ted Powell, the author of “Edward VIII: An American Life,” told Express that the royal couple’s firstborn will also be raised with African influences. “The American connection, and in particular Meghan’s African-American heritage, will be key to their future. Both parents will want their child to remain grounded in that reality,” he told Express.

Since Markle and Prince Harry’s will be raised with grandmother Doria Ragland around, it is highly likely that the baby’s ties to its American roots will be enhanced.

“We can expect Sussex sprog to develop a particular affinity with America, especially through their grandmother,” he said.

Ragland has been in an out of London since Prince Harry and Markle tied the knot on May 19. She is expected to fly back to the United Kingdom before her daughter gives birth. Earlier this month, Kensington Palace released a statement saying that Ragland is excited to become a grandmother.

“Ms. Doria Ragland is very happy about the lovely news and she looks forward to welcoming her first grandchild,” the statement read.

Prior to Markle’s pregnancy announcement, there have already some rumors suggesting that Ragland will move to the UK for good.

“I think this has been coming for a while. Even before the wedding, she told me how she misses her Megs so much she would do anything to be closer to her, especially now Meghan will be starting a family of her own,” a friend of Ragland’s said.

Meanwhile, Powell also talked about Markle’s African-American heritage and said that it will influence her baby’s education.

“As well as the American ties, Harry and Meghan will share their commitment to their work in Africa. Some of Harry’s most important projects are in Africa, and of course this connects also to Princess Diana’s campaign against landmines in Africa,” he said.

Markle and Prince Harry are expected to welcome their baby sometime in the spring of 2019.