Meghan Markle reportedly declined a request to travel to the United States to meet with her father in an effort to address ongoing public criticisms against the royal family. This account is detailed in a recent book that sheds light on the strained relationship between Meghan and her father, Thomas, as far back as 2018 when Meghan was preparing for her wedding to Prince Harry.
The book, authored by Tom Bower in 2022, describes how Thomas Markle’s involvement with paparazzi and subsequent media appearances caused significant tension leading up to Meghan and Harry’s wedding. Despite efforts to reconcile, including a plea from Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles, Meghan chose not to engage with her father due to the escalating media attention.
Following the wedding, Thomas Markle continued to speak out publicly, prompting Meghan to cut off communication with him. Even when urged by senior royals, including the Queen and Prince Charles, to make amends with her father, Meghan declined, citing logistical challenges and concerns about media intrusion.
The book highlights the family’s unsuccessful attempts to mend the rift, with Meghan’s reasons for avoiding direct contact with her father being perceived as evasive by the royal family. As of now, it is believed that Meghan remains estranged from her father, despite efforts to facilitate a reconciliation.