Let’s dive into the latest twist in the saga between Meghan Markle’s dad, Thomas Markle, and the royal family. After declaring what he thought would be his "last" tell-all interview with The Sun, Thomas Markle is back at it, dishing out more details in a candid chat with TMZ. It’s like a soap opera unfolding right before our eyes!
From Silence to Spotlight: Thomas Opens Up Again
On Sunday, July 15, Thomas shared with The Sun that he hasn’t heard from his daughter since her royal wedding and claimed she looks "terrified" during public appearances. He even told Prince Harry to “get over it!” Can you believe that? It’s clear Thomas isn’t holding back anymore. Shortly after this bombshell dropped, it was reported that Meghan and Harry weren’t thrilled about him speaking out. According to Entertainment Tonight, "[They] are frustrated he keeps speaking to the tabloids and taking payment for interviews." Oof, that must’ve stung.
Thomas Doesn’t Seem Fazed by Their Disapproval
But here’s the thing—Thomas wasn’t fazed one bit. In fact, he doubled down on his reasons for going public. “I was silent for a full year and the press beat me up every day saying I was a hermit hiding in Mexico, so I gave my story,” he told TMZ. He added, “Apparently that interview put the royal family in their silence mode… so, I gave another interview to break the silence.” Thomas went on to joke about his birthday, saying, “Tomorrow is my birthday, 74 years old, and I’m enjoying the fact that I can make the entire Royal Family not speak and maybe I can get a laugh out of the Duchess.” Talk about a bold move!
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Recapping Past Interviews: Apologies and Revelations
Before all this, Thomas had already made waves when he spoke to Good Morning Britain and TMZ, apologizing for everything under the sun. During these chats, he addressed staging paparazzi photos, giving Prince Harry his blessing, and the heartbreak of not being able to walk his daughter down the aisle at her royal wedding. It seemed like he was trying to mend fences, but clearly, the drama wasn’t over.
Even though his initial interview seemed heartfelt, Thomas later spoke to TMZ about something that really stirred the pot—President Donald Trump meeting Queen Elizabeth before him. By questioning who the Queen decides to make time for, he effectively threw her under the bus. It’s like he can’t help himself!
The Royal Family’s Stance on Privacy
Before his explosive sit-down with The Sun, sources told Us Weekly that Thomas was supposedly done speaking out and just wanted forgiveness from his little princess. But clearly, that wasn’t the case. Another insider revealed that the royal family didn’t even know about Thomas’ interviews and felt “frustrated” that he continues to talk to the press. “The proper thing to do would have been to let Meghan and Kensington Palace know he was giving an interview,” said a palace insider. The royal family is notoriously private, and since Meghan became engaged to Prince Harry, she’s had to adapt to royal protocol, including deleting her social media accounts. For some, it might seem like a small sacrifice for marrying into such a prestigious family.
