Prince Charles, Meghan Markle Mom Had Royal Wedding Moment

May 19, 2018 9:35 AM EDT

Prince Charles and Doria Ragland, the mother of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, shared a sweet moment during the royal wedding.

During the ceremony, Prince Charles took the mother-of-the-bride’s hand to escort her to watch their children sign their register. The internet swooned at the budding friendship between the new in-laws.

Prince Charles takes the hand of Doria Ragland, Meghan Markle’s mother, as they move from the Quire for the signing of the registers. https://t.co/9c7Q1NnHMS #RoyalWedding pic.twitter.com/rKpXjT6AIF
— ABC News (@ABC) May 19, 2018

I just want to know what Doria and Charles are talking about because they seem to have become buddies and I kind of love it. #RoyalWedding
— Mikki Kendall (@Karnythia) May 19, 2018

Doria grabbing Charles' hand! MY HEART 😍😍😍 #royalwedding
— Kate (@katebevan) May 19, 2018

Charles taking Doria's hand 😍😭
— everything royalty (@regardingroyals) May 19, 2018

Doria and Charles walking off together as proud parents 😫 #RoyalWedding
— RoyallyKate (@RoyallyKate) May 19, 2018

That was a really genuine smile from Prince Charles as he took Doria's hand. I love that. #RoyalWedding
— Rachel Hawkins/Erin Sterling (@LadyHawkins) May 19, 2018

After the vows had been exchanged, Charles linked arms with Ragland and his wife, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, as they walked out of St. George’s Chapel.

At the last minute, Prince Charles ended up playing a prominent role in the ceremony: He accompanied Meghan down part of the aisle after Kensington Palace announced Thursday that her father Thomas Markle could not attend. Ragland met Prince Charless, Queen Elizabeth II and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge earlier this week.

Prince Charles and Meghan Markle’s Mom Doria Ragland Share Touching Moment During Royal Wedding

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