Meghan Markle Meghan Markle has addressed the furore surrounding GB News , after one of its presenters issued a public apology for repeating lies about the Duchess Of Sussex’s mother . Earlier this month, during a debate about Meghan’s father Thomas Markle , GB News contributor Carole Malone falsely alleged that the former Suits actor’s dad “brought her up” and “paid for her school fees” while her mum, Doria Ragland, was in prison. Just over a week later, Carole said on air : “I believed this to be the case based on what I now understand to be misinformation I had seen online. I was questioned about the validity of this claim during the broadcast and I repeated this belief, which I now understand to be false. “This was a genuine error. I accept what I have now been told on behalf of Ms Ragland that she raised her daughter, and that she has never been in prison or jail. I apologise sincerely to Ms Ragland and her family for any pain my comments may have caused, and I am happy to set the record straight.” Carole Malone and GB News had to make an on-air apology to Doria Ragland, Meghan Markle's mum, after Carole falsely claimed that Doria had been in jail. pic.twitter.com/kYcEXxovff — Mukhtar (@I_amMukhtar) December 16, 2025 HuffPost UK contacted GB News for comment at the time but did not receive a response. Shortly after the on-air apology, it was pointed out by some commentators that GB News had already removed the programme containing Carole Malone’s statement from its YouTube channel, where most of its broadcasts are made available to stream. A rep for Meghan Markle later told People magazine : “ Broadcasters have a responsibility to inform, not inflame. This lie was conclusively debunked more than two years ago, yet it continues to be recycled by irresponsible commentators, causing recurring harm. “Ms. Ragland proudly raised her daughter and has never been in prison. GB News did not apologise voluntarily, but only to escape a defamation lawsuit – and it speaks volumes that GB News removed any trace of that apology within 24 hours of making it.” Throughout her time in the spotlight, Meghan and her husband Prince Harry have repeatedly highlighted the unfair treatment she has received in the British media, particularly calling out comments rooted in racism which she has faced. READ MORE: 'I Was Not Well': Meghan Markle Opens Up About A Difficult Moment She's Never Shared Before Meghan Markle Names 1 Clothing Rule From Her Senior Royal Days She's Happy To Leave In The Past Meghan Markle Has A Message For Critics Of Her Much-Maligned Netflix Series