Meghan Markle ‘refused’ to let father Thomas meet his grandchildren
A royal expert has revealed how a major decision Meghan Markle made about her children has affected her father Thomas.
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Meghan Markle is the “main reason” her father will never meet his grandchildren, according to a royal expert.
The Duchess of Sussex’s alleged “refusal” to let Thomas Markle meet Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet has left a “nasty stain” and left him with “no choice” but to consider moving to Southeast Asia, Hugo Vickers said.
The former film director, who resides in Mexico, has revealed plans to move for a “fresh start”.
The 80-year-old is estranged from his eldest daughter, with the pair’s last known conversation held before the royal wedding to Prince Harry in 2018, after which Meghan accused her dad of selling pictures to the paparazzi.
Mr Markle, who has suffered from ill-health, including two heart attacks and a stroke, has opted to travel with his son and Meghan’s half brother, Thomas Jr.
Mr Vickers told The Sun an introduction to his grandchildren would “obviously mean a lot to him” and the public would “respect her” for doing so.
“It would have meant a lot to him, and would have cost them nothing,” the royal expert said.
“It’s not asking very much. Montecito and Mexico are not terribly far apart. It would be very easy to do, whereas, of course, if he does go live in Southeast Asia, there’s no question that anyone will ever see him again.”
In her sensational televised interview with Oprah Winfrey in 2021, Meghan explained how she “grieves a lot” having “lost” her father.
She also spoke of the “betrayal she felt” when he lied to her about not talking to the media.
“It wouldn’t do them any harm to have introduced him to his grandchildren,” Mr Vickers said.
“It’s very much up to her really, if she wanted to see him, she could easily see him.
“He’s left the door open, the King has also left the door open, but she’s the one who’s prevented it.”
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