Harry & Meghan have treated me & King so badly – I’m going to die without ever meeting my grandkids, says Thomas Markle
THOMAS Markle says he and King Charles have been treated “so badly” by Harry and Meghan – claiming he could die without ever meeting his grandkids.
Meghan’s father has been estranged from his daughter since suffering two heart attacks on the eve of her wedding to Harry.
The 80-year-old was unable to walk Meghan down the aisle and the couple have not spoken to him since.
Thomas has never met his son-in-law Harry or his grandchildren Archie and Lilibet.
King Charles has also rarely seen his grandchildren by Harry and Meghan since their move to California in 2020.
Thomas told the Mail: “Neither of us deserves the treatment we’ve received.
“Why have they treated not only me but the Royal Family and the King so badly?
“Archie and Lilibet have two grandpas who want to see them, one of whom is the King of England.”
Thomas lives alone in Rosarito on Mexico’s Pacific coast – just 250 miles from the Sussexes’ mansion in Montecito.
The Emmy-winning lighting director will turn 80 next month – but is suffering the effects of a serious stroke two years ago.
Thomas said he would love Meghan to call on his birthday, but does not expect her to be in touch.
He added he would now be happy with a photograph of his grandchildren even if he cannot meet them.
Meghan lived full-time with Thomas from the age of 11 while her mum Doria travelled for work.
Megxit timeline
- November 2016 – Harry formally reveals he is in a relationship with Suits actress Meghan Markle.
- September 2017 – Meghan tells Vanity Fair the couple are in love and happy together.
- September 2017 – The couple make their first public appearance together holding hands at the Invictus Games in Toronto.
- November 2017 – Prince Charles issues a statement revealing Harry and Meghan are engaged.
- May 2018 – Harry and Meghan tie the knot, becoming Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
- October 2018 – The couple announce they are expecting their first child while on their first overseas tour in Australia.
- March 2019 – Harry and Meghan set up their own household, splitting their joint operation with Prince William and Kate.
- May 2019 – Meghan gives birth to a baby boy named Archie.
- October 2019 – Harry reveals his rift with his brother William in a bombshell documentary.
- January 2020 – The couple stun the Queen by announcing plans to quit senior roles and settle in North America. After ten days of talks at Sandringham, it’s agreed the couple will no longer be working royals and will give up their “Royal Highness” titles.
- March 2020 – Harry and Meghan carry out their last official engagement and move to California.
- September 2020 – Netflix announces a huge deal with the couple.
- February 2021 – Buckingham Palace announces the couple’s split as working members of the monarchy is permanent and they will lose their royal patronages.
- March 2021 – The palace says it is “very concerned” about allegations of bullying made by former staff of Harry and Meghan, launching a probe.
- March 2021 – Meghan tells Oprah Winfrey Archie wasn’t made a prince after “concerns and conversations” about “how dark” his skin would be when he was born. She claims Kate “hurt her feelings” and made her cry before her wedding. Harry says Charles has stopped taking his calls and he has been “cut off” financially.
- January 2023 – Harry publishes his tell-all memoir Spare, launching scathing attacks on William, Kate and Camilla. He says he and William once got into a physical fight over Meghan.
- April 2023 – Harry has a “heart-to-heart” talk with his dad before agreeing to come to the Coronation in London.
- September 2023 – Harry rejects an offer to spend the anniversary of the Queen’s death at Balmoral with his father.
- February 2024 – Prince Harry flies to the UK to be with his father as royal experts claim their four-year rift could be put aside. They meet for half an hour before Harry flies home. He does not meet William
Thomas said Meghan grew up on sets with him and got her Hollywood start through a director he knew.
Father and daughter fell out after Thomas posed for paparazzi pictures ahead of Harry and Meghan’s wedding.
He admits the snaps were a mistake and says he has apologised repeatedly for them.
Just weeks from his 80th birthday, Thomas now sees little hope of reconciliation with Meghan.
He will instead spend the day with his son Thomas Jr at his Mexico home.
Thomas will also call his eldest daughter Samantha, who suffers from multiple sclerosis and is unable to travel from Florida.
I watched Prince Harry grow up – I know why he won’t EVER return to royal life
A ROYAL expert who watched Prince Harry grow up says she knows why he won't ever to return to royal life.
Harry has lived in California with his wife Meghan since they dramatically quit their jobs as working royals in 2020.
Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond said Harry would be a “great asset” for the palace.
But she said California-based Harry now has the “domestic bliss” he lacked as a child.
Appearing on today’s episode of The Sun’s Royal Exclusive show, Bond said: “I can’t see Harry returning, really.
“And yes – I do miss him. Harry was the most popular royal a couple of years ago, wasn’t he?
“Having watched him grow up and knowing him just a little bit, he was a wonderful little boy and a charming, jovial adolescent.
“At least that’s what we saw. He was brilliant for the royal family, he did bring a natural common touch and relatability.
“They would have been a great asset had he stayed but I don’t think he will return.
“If I did pray I would pray that he has a happy life now with all that he wanted.
“The freedom he craved, the wife he loves and the children he adores.
“The model of domestic bliss that he didn’t have in his own adolescence.
“I wish him all the best.”