Meghan Markle’s mother Doria Ragland is on her way to London as speculation mounts she will now be the one walking her daughter down the aisle.

The yoga instructor and social worker was picked up at her home in Los Angeles yesterday afternoon before heading to the airport.

She was then spotted going through a private entrance at Los Angeles International where she will enjoy VIP treatment before boarding her flight to the UK.

Doria was holding a Burberry clothes bag, likely to contain an outfit she will be wearing during the wedding celebrations.

The 61-year-old is now at the centre of mounting speculation that she will now be the one to walk Meghan down the aisle after her father appeared to confirm today he won’t be coming to ceremony at Windsor Castle on Saturday.

Off she goes! Meghan Markle’s mother, Doria Ragland, made her way to Los Angeles International Airport on Tuesday ahead of the royal wedding

On the go: The 61-year-old yoga instructor and social worker got picked up at her California home as she made her way to LAX

She wore a low-key ensemble for the 10 and a half hour flight, choosing a chic blazer over a white T-shirt that had a picture of a dog on the front.

Meghan’s mother arrived at LAX’s brand new Private Suite, used by the rich and famous, which provides ultimate privacy and luxury facilities, at a cost of thousands of pounds.

Speculation is mounting that Doria will be the one to walk Meghan down the aisle at St. George’s Chapel on Saturday

The mother-of-one was seen carrying a Burberry garment bag as she left her house, just days before her daughter is due to tie the knot with Prince Harry

He placed Doria’s luggage in the back of his black SUV before they headed to the airport

After arriving at Heathrow she will be whisked off to see her daughter and Prince Harry.

She’s staying with the bride at Cliveden House the night before the nuptials, and then travelling with her to St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle on the day.

The five star mansion, near the village of Teplow on the border of Buckinghamshire and Berkshire is roughly 15 minutes away by car to the wedding venue. It has been chosen for its secluded location and privacy.

Doria has been keeping a low profile over recent weeks in the run up to Saturday’s nuptials, and has been photographed out and about near her home in Los Angeles.

The SUV was seen using a private entrance as the mother of the bride made her way to LAX

Doria also attended the closing ceremony of Prince Harry’s Invictus Games with her daughter in September last year

Doria, (left, with her daughter) has been keeping a low profile ahead of Prince Harry and Meghan’s wedding (the couple, pictured right)

The yoga instructor and social worker has been described by Meghan as a ‘free spirited clinical therapist’ and she has been seen alongside Meghan at a number of public events.

Prince Harry, who has described her as ‘amazing’ flew Doria out to Toronto to join Meghan and himself at the Invictus Games last year.

Royal experts said at the time that Harry’s decision to invite Meghan’s mum to join them at the closing ceremony of his Invictus Games was ‘hugely significant.’

Doria was already expected to have an ‘important role’ during the ceremony. It is thought she will ride with Meghan in the car to the chapel in Windsor Castle.

She is also expected to meet the Queen, Prince Philip, Prince Charles and Camilla and Prince William and his wife Kate before the big day.