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Meghan Markle and her father, Thomas Markle Sr., have remained entirely estranged since her 2018 wedding to Prince Harry.

Although the duchess has maintained a strict boundary, the 81-year-old former lighting director has repeatedly used television interviews to issue public appeals to reconcile with his daughter and finally see his grandchildren, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

Now, with Meghan Markle and her kids having a brief reunion with King Charles, sources claim Thomas Markle has been left “devastated” over the preferential treatment given to the monarch, while he remains estranged.

Meghan Markle’s Dad Faces Continued Estrangement From His Daughter

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The Duchess of Sussex cut contact with her father, Thomas, after discovering that he had collaborated with the press to stage paparazzi photos just days before the royal ceremony.

For years, Thomas Markle Sr. has remained entirely cut off from his daughter. The 81-year-old has frequently spoken out about their broken bond, often expressing sympathy for King Charles, whom he viewed as sharing a similarly painful family rejection. However, the monarch’s situation has completely shifted.

King Charles recently hosted Prince Harry, Meghan, and their children, Archie and Lilibet, for a private reunion at Highgrove House. The secret meeting marked the first time the Sussexes have gathered with the King as a complete family in four years, leaving Thomas as the sole grandfather still excluded.

Speaking about Thomas’ estrangement, royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams noted, “He is likely, since she will reportedly not see or be in contact with him, to feel devastated at the recent news (the King meeting Archie and Lilibet).”

“The breach with Meghan is highly unlikely ever to be repaired,” the expert added about the father and daughter.

The Duchess Has ‘Never Forgiven’ Her Father Who Has Still Not Met Her Husband

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While Thomas remains locked out of the lives of his grandchildren, Archie and Lilibet, the most unusual aspect of the estrangement is his relationship with Prince Harry, as the two men have never met in person.

Despite Harry marrying into the family nearly a decade ago, the relationship has been handled entirely at a distance, with their interaction completely dropping off after the infamous staged paparazzi photo scandal ruined any chance of an in-person meeting.

“It is bizarre that he has never met Prince Harry, not even before their engagement, and this has never been explained,” Fitzwilliams stated, per the Daily Express.

“However, what is certain is that Meghan, who was largely brought up by her father, who was once an award-winning Hollywood lighting director, has never forgiven him,” he continued, adding, “She preaches positivity relentlessly, but clearly does not practice it.”

Thomas Markle Feared His ‘Critical’ Remarks About The Royal Family Led To His Estrangement From Meghan

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In a 2018 interview with The Sun, Thomas reportedly commented on Meghan being wary about marrying into the royal family, stating, “My thing about my daughter right now is that I think she is terrified.”

He claimed that she had changed, noting the former actress had begun wearing a “pained smile,” not a “stage smile.”

Thomas went further to state that Meghan was “under too much pressure,” and that “there’s a high price to pay to be married to that family.”

These remarks, he believes, led to him being cast aside by his daughter. He subsequently admitted to the Daily Mail, “I’m really hurt that she’s cut me off completely.”

Thomas also predicted that he would never see his grandkids, saying, “What’s sad is that sometime in the next year, Meghan and Harry will have a baby, and I’ll be a grandfather, and if we’re not speaking, I won’t see my grandchild.”

“How tragic is that, to deprive a child of its grandfather because I said a few things critical of the Royal Family?” the Daytime Emmy award winner said.

Meghan Markle’s Father Tried To Reach Out To The Duchess After Losing His Leg

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The years-long estrangement between Meghan and her father took a dramatic turn when the former lighting director faced a major health emergency.

A massive blood clot forced surgeons in the Philippines to urgently amputate his lower left leg. Facing this scary reality, the 81-year-old reached out through the Daily Mail, explaining that he doesn’t want to die without seeing his daughter, along with Harry and his grandchildren, Archie and Lilibet.

The public plea seemed to strike a chord, as representatives later shared that Meghan managed to safely get a personal letter into her father’s hands while he rested in the intensive care ward.

Fortunately for Thomas, the surgery was successful in saving his life and preventing further medical complications. However, not much is known about the current state of his relationship with Meghan, as sources continue to debate whether the duchess’s private letter ever led to real dialogue.

About Prince Harry And Meghan’s Highgrove Reunion With King Charles

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Prior to their high-profile meeting with King Charles, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex faced a series of logistical obstacles.

Their family trip became difficult when Harry’s official request for police protection was rejected by the government, a setback that reportedly left the duke “in tears,” per The Blast.

On top of the intense security dispute, Harry also became entangled in a complex disagreement with Buckingham Palace regarding the monarch’s initial offer for him to stay at a royal residence, an invitation that was subsequently withdrawn.

Despite these compounding issues, he successfully coordinated a way to bring his wife and children to England, ending a four-year separation from their grandfather.

Buckingham Palace officially verified the breakthrough, confirming that King Charles and Queen Camilla hosted Harry, Meghan, Archie, and Lilibet for a private afternoon tea on Friday, July 10.

The quiet family gathering took place at Highgrove House, the monarch’s personal country estate in Gloucestershire.

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