Thomas Markle hopes to end feud with Meghan after Prince Harry's show of unity at Queen's funeral
ROSARITO, MEXICO: Meghan Markle's estranged dad is hopeful that the reunion of warring brothers Harry and William for the Queen’s funeral would also lead to his own family coming together. Thomas Markle is confident after seeing his son-in-law walking alongside his brother in a show of royal unity.
According to the Mirror, the 78-year-old watched the late monarch's service with his son Thomas Jr. The father-daughter duo's relationship hit rough waters over staged photos taken before Meghan's wedding to Harry in 2018.
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Thomas was unable to attend the ceremony after a heart attack following the row, and has never met the Duke of Sussex or his own grandchildren Archie, three, and Lilibet, one.
While speaking to the Mirror, Thomas Jr, Meghan’s half-brother, said, "We both watched clips of the Queen’s funeral together. I was overcome with emotion at how every person spectating was honored to be there and respectful."
In a show of unity, Meghan and Harry greeted well-wishers outside Windsor Castle with brother-in-law William, 40, and his wife Kate. While addressing Meghan, Thomas Jr said, "Dad treated you like a princess your entire life and deserves the respect. You didn’t call him for his heart attacks or stroke, but it’s never too late."
Talking about his father’s health, the 56-year-old said, "I take him to speech therapy every week and a full recovery is on the horizon. He’s in good spirits and he’s getting his voice back. Some days are good, some are not so good. Full recovery, we hope, is in the near future."
Thomas Jr added, "I’d like to send this invitation for her (Meghan) to do the right thing and make amends with her father. But she also has to make amends with our sister Samantha and myself. Everyone makes mistakes – it’s never too late to do the right thing."
Just recently, Thomas Markle Sr spoke on seeking forgiveness from his daughter, the Duchess of Sussex. Thomas, who was diagnosed with a blood clot in his brain earlier in 2022, said, "I am still very ill and trying to recover from the stroke in May. Yet every time she opens her mouth she brings me into the story. It never ends."
Speaking falteringly to The Daily Mail from his home in Rosarito, Mexico, the 78-year-old said, "She didn't 'lose' me, she 'dumped' me. I am not lost. She knows where to find me. My number hasn't changed. I would love to hear from my daughter and meet my son-in-law and my grandkids for the first time."
Thomas also had something to say about Meghan's insistence on the importance of forgiveness. "If she really believes in forgiveness, then why can't she forgive me? I have apologized to her multiple times for any hurt and pain I might have caused her. I love my daughter. She talks about forgiveness, so why not start with her own family? What about forgiving me?" he asked.