Last month, California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state-wide emergency as wildfires, whipped up by fierce winds, rapidly swept through the area. Hundreds of thousands of people were forced to leave their homes, with tens of thousands of properties also under threat from the wildfires. This caused the biggest blackouts in California’s history, leaving millions of people without electricity.

Power companies fought desperately to stop damaged cables from triggering new fire, while a further million people were told they could lose supplies.

Almost 32,000 people warned they could currently lose power, gusty winds continue to whip up wildfire conditions across nearly 6,000 square miles in Southern California, with a further 250,000 possibly affected in the northern part of the state later in the week.

The National Weather Service has warned winds as high as 50mph could hit mountain and coastal areas, including Ventura, Los Angeles and San Diego counties, putting 2.6 million people at risk across 5,774 square miles.

But Meghan Markle’s mother Doria, who lives in Los Angeles, is reportedly doing her best to help the many thousands of affected who may have been left homeless due to their homes being damaged or destroyed by the raging fires.

Spanish entertainment magazine Diez Minutos has reported Doria has “demonstrated her most supportive side these days”.

They have also shared pictures online of Meghan’s mother – dressed casually in a tracksuit and sunglasses – taking blankets to a car.

The publication wrote: “The woman, a resident in the United States, has not hesitated to go to help those affected who are suffering the fires declared in Los Angeles that devastate much of the State and that have caused thousands of dollars in losses to the residents of the city.

“In a surprising image for the mother of a Duchess of England, Doria had no qualms about helping to collect blankets and warm clothes for all those affected, along with a friend of her husband.

“Thus, they collected all possible blankets in a van in which, later, they went to the place where they are affected, distributing them one by one to all those in need.

“Dressed in a tracksuit, sunglasses and ponytail, the woman was prepared to take the pile of blankets she had collected herself and distribute them among those who requested it.

“We know a little more where the solidarity side of the Duchess of Sussex comes from.”

Last week, Buckingham Palace confirmed Meghan, her husband Prince Harry and their baby son Archie Harrison will spend Christmas with Doria, rather than in Sandringham with the Queen.

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A spokesperson for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex said the couple were “looking forward to extended family time” over the festive period.

The spokesperson added: “Having spent the last two Christmases at Sandringham, Their Royal Highnesses will spend the holiday this year, as a new family, with the Duchess’ mother Doria Ragland.

“This decision is in line with precedent set previously by other members of the Royal Family, and has the support of Her Majesty The Queen.”

The Palace said further details concerning their whereabouts would not be given for security reasons, although they are likely to be in either Los Angeles or at their home in Windsor.

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