Thomas Markle claims Meghan ‘killed him’ (but his reconciliation hopes are alive and well)

In an April 30 interview on Australia’s 7News Spotlight, Meghan Markle’s father, Thomas, and her half-siblings, Tom Jr. and Samantha, sat down together for the first time in years to discuss the controversial duchess. Their desire to speak their truth could end up becoming another “Oprah interview” that deepens the rift between them and the Sussexes. For example, Samantha said Meghan and Prince Harry’s marriage was “a toxic relationship” and called out Meghan for not standing up for their father when flat tabloids portrayed him as a drunken slob.

Thomas seemed more regretful than bitter. He confirmed he had not heard from his youngest daughter for four years, although he suffered a stroke during that time which impairs his speech and mobility to this day. “If that doesn’t move him, what does?” ” He asked. Thomas also took issue with a section of Harry’s memoir, ‘Spare’, in which the prince referred to Meghan mourning her father as if he were dead. “She killed me, then she mourned me,” he said, adding, “I refuse to be buried by her.”

Yet despite all the bad blood, Meghan’s father hopes they can mend their damaged relationship before it’s too late. Thomas Markle asked Meghan to sit down with him and suggested the prince could help. “I think Harry should take the lead here and try to get us back together somehow,” he said.