Oprah Winfrey shared details of a recent visit from new friend Doria Ragland, the mother of Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle.
In an interview with ET Online’s Nischelle Turner on the red carpet at the premiere of Winfrey’s upcoming series “Love Is __ ” on Monday, Winfrey put to rest the rumors that she showered Ragland with gifts in an effort to land an interview with her.
“The story was that Meghan’s mom had come to my house and she left laden with gifts,” said Winfrey.
“You know what the gifts were? First of all, she’s great at yoga, so I said, ‘Bring your yoga mat and your sneaks in case we just want to do yoga on the lawn.’ So one of the bags was a yoga mat, and the other was lunch.”
Oprah Winfrey leaves St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle after the wedding of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. (Photo: WPA Pool via Getty Images)
The lunch bag apparently contained a refreshing treat: fresh kumquats.
“She said, ‘I love kumquats,’ and I said, ‘I have a kumquat tree! You want some kumquats?’ So it was a basket of kumquats, people,” recalled Winfrey.
“For all of the people who said I am getting her gifts and I’m trying to bribe her for an interview ― they were kumquats. If kumquats can get you an interview, I’m all for it!”
This is one of the many stone pathways that meander through Oprah’s property. Each path is unique in where it leads you and the feeling it evokes. Here, the dappled sunlight warms the ground covered in moss and fallen oak leaves.
Page 47: Sculpture on Oprah's Property
This sculpture, Grupo de quatro mujeres de pie, by Fransisco Zuniga stopped me in my tracks. Placed in a corner of the property, the women gather beneath large eucalyptus, palms and pine trees. The four peasant women symbolize the different stages of life: adolescence, pregnancy, middle age and old age. Zuniga brings bronze to life, as the women stand proudly and powerfully.
Page 61: Shades of Green
There are a million shades of greens throughout Oprah’s property, including the vibrant yellow greens only found in the early spring, and deeper brown greens on the needles of the established redwoods. I loved the deep shade of green with hues of blue on these broad leaves, which filled an entire gully, gently swaying in the breeze. Focusing the photograph on a few leaves allows you to appreciate the beautiful patterns that are showcased so exquisitely.
Page 13: Oprah's Oak Trees
As I was finishing up my time at The Promised Land [Oprah's property], the last of the day’s light managed to find one final pocket to shine through, gently illuminating the oak trees and ivy ground cover. I loved the contrast of the warm light streaming in through the dark branches as the sun said its goodbyes for the day.
Page 28: Beauty of Rain
I lived in Vancouver for many years, so I am used to a lot of rain. But I learned to appreciate the beauty of that rain, even on a cold, wet winter day like this one. There is so much to be found in a barren bush in its dormant winter state decorated with dancing droplets.
Page 124: Rock Close-Up
This is a close-up of a massive rock that sits on a beach just north of Santa Barbara. From afar, it appears strong and resilient against the onslaught of elements, and it isn’t until you are right next to it, that you notice the fragile state it is in with its deep fissures and heavily weathered surface.
Page 209: Ta Prohm in Cambodia
When my family and I were traveling in Cambodia, we decided to bypass the main complex at Angkor Wat, where all the tourists go for the sunrise. We went instead to Ta Prohm, which is shrouded in dense jungle. The temple looks as if it is being protected by the tall trees that soar into the sky, their roots cradling the ancient carved stones. Experiencing this incredible temple on our own is one of my most treasured memories.
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