Megan Markle’s father, Thomas Markle, empathizes with King Charles over their lack of contact with their grandchildren. He would like to speak to the king and believes Prince Harry and Meghan should not treat the children poorly. Thomas, who has had no contact with his daughter Meghan since before her marriage, shared his thoughts with MailOnline’s Mail+.
“I would love to speak to him (King Charles) because I am sure he has as many unanswered questions as I do. Neither of us deserves the treatment we’ve received.
“He is going through cancer treatment and I’m not in the best of health. I’m not afraid of dying. It is what it is…“I have so many questions I’d like to ask Meghan and Harry. The main one being why have they treated not only me but the royal family and the king so badly?”
Thomas was saddened to see photos from last weekend’s Trooping The Colour celebrations because he feels that Archie and Lilibet are “being denied the right” to know their cousins, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, who are the children of Harry’s brother, Prince William.
He said,
“It struck me as very sad that Meghan and Harry’s kids are being denied the right to know their cousins, who look like fantastic children.
“The relationship between cousins is a special one. There’s a unique bond.
“I feel sad that Lilibet and Archie don’t have the chance to get to know their cousins and take part in things like Trooping The Colour, which is their birthright.
“They are getting to the age where they will start asking questions, as all kids do.“At some stage it’s inevitable that they will ask their parents why they have cut them off from both sides of the family?
“They have two grandpas who want to see them, one of whom is the king of England. I never in my 80 years thought I’d be in the same boat as the king.
“The decisions Meghan and Harry have made will affect their kids for the rest of their lives. I find myself wondering how Archie and Lilibet will feel in a few years’ time when they realise all the things they have missed out on,”
Thomas will turn 80 next month. He plans to celebrate with his son, Thomas Jr., and speak to his eldest daughter, Samantha. He does not expect to hear from his estranged daughter or her family.
I don’t expect to hear from Meghan and Harry… I wish we could have worked this situation out. I was always ready and willing to do that.”
