Thomas Markle opens up on major fear about Meghan Markle and her children

Meghan Markle’s dad, Thomas Markle, turns 80 soon, and one wish he has is to “meet his grandchildren”.

Meghan Markle (young) and Thomas Markle (Image: Netflix)

Meghan Markle’s dad, Thomas Markle, turns 80 in just a few weeks’ time, and he has mixed emotions about hitting an important milestone in his life, feeling that everything has been “overshadowed” by what has happened in the last six years.

Growing up, Meghan had a close relationship with her father, but the two have been estranged for the past six years, making a reconciliation in the future unlikely – they have not seen each other since before her wedding to Prince Harry.

Mr Markle was unable to walk her down the aisle after he also suffered heart attacks on the eve of their wedding – and the couple have not spoken since. To this day, Mr Markle has also never met his grandchildren Prince Archie, five, Princess Lilibet, three.

Speaking to the Daily Mail, he said: “I’ve never been one for birthdays, but I know the one person I most want to hear from, Meghan, won’t be in touch. I would love to meet my grandchildren, but I would be happy with a photograph at this stage.”

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Thomas has appeared on many TV interviews claiming he wants to see his daughter (Image: SKY)

The father of the Duchess of Sussex remains confused as to why he has never met his son-in-law. He said: “When I reflect back on my life, as you do when you are approaching 80, that’s one of the questions I cannot find an answer for.”

He added: “Why didn’t Harry ever come to meet me? He has the resources to fly around the world – and does – but why didn’t he come to see me…” He further questioned: “What man gets married without meeting his wife’s father?”

The Daily Mail explains throughout the interview, Mr Markle “struggled to find words” or “stumbled over sentences” because of the effects of a serious stroke he suffered two years ago.

It is reported he feels “deep empathy” for King Charles, who is “in the same boat” as to not have spent time with his grandchildren.

He further questioned: “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.”