Photo: NordstromMeghan Marklehas displayed self-assurance and poise during her first months as a royal — attributes those who know her say come from her mother,Doria Ragland.“Meghan draws a lot of strength from her mother. Doria is classy, chic and confident, but not unapproachable,” Meghan’s longtime friend and makeup artist Daniel Martinpreviously told PEOPLE. “I definitely feel Meghan gets a lot of that from her mother.”Can’t get enough of PEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our newsletterto get the latest updates onKate Middleton,Meghan Markleand more!Doria drew plaudits for being a strong and solo role model as sheaccompaniedher daughter to church on herwedding day.With Meghan initiallyenteringSt. George’s Chapel alone andwalking unaccompaniedup the aisle, Doria watched on, tears in her eyes, as her daughter joinedPrince Harryat the altar.RELATED VIDEO:Meghan MarkleJust Made a Surprise Cameo in New Film for the Sweetest ReasonThe characteristics that inspired Meghan’s steady confidence were plain to see for those who met Doria at thepartiesfollowing theWindsor Castle weddingon May 19.“She has a softness, but I detected a steely core to her,” says a royal family friend. “She has come through a hell of a lot.”Doria, the source adds, “was lovely to talk to and bursting with pride.”

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Meghan Marklehas displayed self-assurance and poise during her first months as a royal — attributes those who know her say come from her mother,Doria Ragland.“Meghan draws a lot of strength from her mother. Doria is classy, chic and confident, but not unapproachable,” Meghan’s longtime friend and makeup artist Daniel Martinpreviously told PEOPLE. “I definitely feel Meghan gets a lot of that from her mother.”Can’t get enough of PEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our newsletterto get the latest updates onKate Middleton,Meghan Markleand more!Doria drew plaudits for being a strong and solo role model as sheaccompaniedher daughter to church on herwedding day.With Meghan initiallyenteringSt. George’s Chapel alone andwalking unaccompaniedup the aisle, Doria watched on, tears in her eyes, as her daughter joinedPrince Harryat the altar.RELATED VIDEO:Meghan MarkleJust Made a Surprise Cameo in New Film for the Sweetest ReasonThe characteristics that inspired Meghan’s steady confidence were plain to see for those who met Doria at thepartiesfollowing theWindsor Castle weddingon May 19.“She has a softness, but I detected a steely core to her,” says a royal family friend. “She has come through a hell of a lot.”Doria, the source adds, “was lovely to talk to and bursting with pride.”

Meghan Marklehas displayed self-assurance and poise during her first months as a royal — attributes those who know her say come from her mother,Doria Ragland.

“Meghan draws a lot of strength from her mother. Doria is classy, chic and confident, but not unapproachable,” Meghan’s longtime friend and makeup artist Daniel Martinpreviously told PEOPLE. “I definitely feel Meghan gets a lot of that from her mother.”

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Doria drew plaudits for being a strong and solo role model as sheaccompaniedher daughter to church on herwedding day.

With Meghan initiallyenteringSt. George’s Chapel alone andwalking unaccompaniedup the aisle, Doria watched on, tears in her eyes, as her daughter joinedPrince Harryat the altar.

RELATED VIDEO:Meghan MarkleJust Made a Surprise Cameo in New Film for the Sweetest Reason

The characteristics that inspired Meghan’s steady confidence were plain to see for those who met Doria at thepartiesfollowing theWindsor Castle weddingon May 19.

“She has a softness, but I detected a steely core to her,” says a royal family friend. “She has come through a hell of a lot.”

Doria, the source adds, “was lovely to talk to and bursting with pride.”

source: people.com