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'I never played naked pool or dressed up like Hitler': Meghan's father Thomas Markle takes swipe at 'snotty' Harry, says his daughter 'let him down but he still loves' her - and insists the British public are NOT racistMeghan Markle's estranged father Thomas today denied his daughter's claims to Oprah that he had 'betrayed' her before branding his son-in-law 'snotty' and declaring: 'We all make mistakes - but I've never played naked pool or dressed like Hitler like Harry did'.
Mr Markle says that he's apologised '100 times' for doing a deal with a paparazzi photographer before the Royal Wedding in 2018 and urged the couple to see him with Archie now they only live '70 miles away' from his Mexico home in Los Angeles.
And in an attack on his daughter's decision to refuse to see him, Mr Markle said: 'The biggest problem here is she's pretty much ghosted all of her family'.
The 76-year-old also denied the Royal Family - or Britain - is racist, saying if it is true an unnamed royal asked about how 'dark' Archie's skin would be, it was probably just a 'dumb question', before calling Meghan and Harry's claims 'bulls**t'.
Mr Markle, who has watched the entire two-hour CBS interview, said he was 'upset' when he saw his youngest daughter tell Oprah that royal life was so stressful she was suicidal and 'couldn't be left alone' - but then said Meghan's husband Harry had 'obviously not supported her that well'.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9341417/Meghans-father-Thomas-Markle-speak-GMB-morning.html
GoneOffShore
(17,309 posts)Klaralven
(7,510 posts)The only question now is how long before Meghan and Harry divorce?
If you read the bios of all her relatives, they have been in and out of multiple marriages that never last.
Harry doesn't come from a stable family either.
The buzz will fade. They will run through the cash. They are doomed.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Family_of_Meghan,_Duchess_of_Sussex
SunSeeker
(51,367 posts)Their divorce was due to the strains of distance, because she was working in Canada on Suits and he was living in L.A.
https://www.geo.tv/latest/325812-why-meghan-markle-divorced-her-first-husband-trevor-engelson
Klaralven
(7,510 posts)One of those "we're going to be apart a lot, so let's get married" deals.
Hugin
(32,776 posts)madaboutharry
(40,149 posts)Insults never lead to reconciliation.
No one knows what is really wrong in her family and it is a pity we know anything at all.
mitch96
(13,816 posts)I think for him it's all about the paycheck.. The more he talks about the royals the more interviews he gets and the more $$$ he makes. Fodder for the brit tabloids..
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Cousin Dupree
(1,866 posts)SunSeeker
(51,367 posts)They're not going to be jumping in the car to come see you after you called everything they said "bullshit."
It is really painful to have an idiotic father like Thomas Markle. I know. I have a pathetic, unsupportive, self-centered father much like Thomas.
jimfields33
(15,450 posts)Its one thing to have issues with one, but both?
tymorial
(3,433 posts)The royals care more about their image and "the firm" than they do anything else. This isn't new by any means. Sarah Feguson talked about the toxic environment 25 years ago. Diana was told to just deal with Charles affair BY Elizabeth. Elizabeth went so far as to complain about Diana crying.
This is all out there in the public records and has been corroborated by many people. I really have to wonder why people are so quick to question Meghan. I am not suggesting you have any motive other than to pose the question. I hope you have your answer now though.
They questioned how dark Archie would be for fuck sake.
SunSeeker
(51,367 posts)And Harry certainly loves her.
Regardless, sometimes you're just surrounded by assholes on both sides. My mom died. I'm left with an asshole father and right wing Trump nutjob in-laws. A lot of people have issues with both sides, and for good reason. You should not imply there is something wrong with her just because she does not "get along" with assholes.
jimfields33
(15,450 posts)Beringia
(4,313 posts)MicaelS
(8,747 posts)From the Daily Mail, no less. Talk about a toxic parent.
eShirl
(18,466 posts)leighbythesea2
(1,200 posts)Jump in. Somehow doubt the british gp will like him for criticizing Harry. Their press will run with it no doubt. But secretly hold him in disdain, bc this his is mode. Guy opens his mouth, and proceeds to make himself less likeable, consistently.
Bet we won't see is anything from her mother, class act that lady.
tymorial
(3,433 posts)I can't stand that guy.
OnDoutside
(19,906 posts)Ilsa
(61,675 posts)With an asshole like that for a father, no wonder her life relationships are difficult.
jcgoldie
(11,582 posts)What stupid shit can I say that will get a headline for MEEEEE!