Alright folks, let's talk about a situation that's equal parts awkward and dramatic. Meghan Markle decided not to invite her estranged half-sister, Samantha Grant, to her star-studded royal wedding on May 19. The news first broke in In Touch Weekly, and sure enough, Samantha wasn’t seen at the festivities over the weekend. Neither was Meghan’s half-brother, Thomas Markle Jr. This whole situation feels like a plot twist in a royal soap opera, doesn’t it?
A Family Drama Fit for the Tabloids
Let me fill you in on the backstory here. A source close to the royal wedding drama reportedly told In Touch Weekly that Meghan, who was 36 at the time, "was not planning to invite Samantha to her and Prince Harry's wedding." Meghan and Samantha, who share the same father, Thomas Markle Sr., have reportedly been estranged since 2008. That’s a long time to go without speaking, and it seems like this rift isn’t going anywhere anytime soon.
Adding fuel to the fire, Meghan’s father, Thomas Markle Sr., also ended up not attending the wedding at the last minute. This left Meghan’s mom, Doria Ragland, sitting alone at the ceremony in St. George’s Chapel. Can you imagine the emotional weight of that moment? It’s like the royal family got a crash course in family drama 101.
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Before the wedding, Samantha gave an interview where she expressed that she had “no idea” if she’d be included in Meghan’s nuptials to Harry, who was 33 at the time. She joked about the media frenzy that might occur if her family did show up, saying, “I can’t imagine how anyone would anticipate a normal, traditional, royal wedding. I mean they’d probably be watching across the lawn for the Markles to approach — ‘Oh, good God, they’re coming! Close the curtains! Hide!’” Samantha added that she would love to attend, but they had no idea what would happen. It’s like she was trying to set expectations low, but still hold onto a sliver of hope.
A Timeline of Samantha's Public Statements
The media has been buzzing with Samantha’s comments ever since Meghan started dating Harry back in 2016. Remember the social media rant where Samantha claimed their dad would walk Meghan down the aisle? That was in response to reports suggesting Meghan’s mom, Doria, would take on the role. Samantha went on Twitter to clarify, “Muck about Doria walking Meg down the aisle is NOT true. Our father will walk her down the aisle.” Of course, in the end, it was Prince Charles who ended up walking Meghan down the aisle, adding another layer of complexity to the situation.
Samantha also made waves when she criticized Harry’s comments about Meghan spending Christmas with the royal family last December. During an interview, Harry referred to the royal family as the family Meghan had “never had.” Samantha wasn’t having it. She retorted on Twitter, “Actually, [Meghan] has a large family who was always there with her and for her. No one was estranged, she was just too busy.” She continued, “Meg’s family is complete with [a] sister, brother, aunts, uncles, cousins, and the glue of our family, our amazing father. She always had this family… Marrying merely extends it.” It’s clear Samantha felt the need to defend her family’s bond.
The Fallout: Will They Ever Reconcile?
A source close to Meghan told In Touch that she was “not happy” about Samantha’s public comments directed at Harry. “Meghan has enough on her plate planning her upcoming wedding,” the insider said. “The last thing she needs is Samantha drawing attention to herself and giving her unwanted opinion on Harry’s interview.” Given the history of tension and public spats, it seems unlikely that Samantha and Meghan will mend their relationship anytime soon. It’s a sad reality, but sometimes family bonds break in ways that are hard to repair.
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