MEGHAN’S JOY AS HER PARENTS REUNITE!
Harry may have hinted at a bitter rift, but Meghan couldn’t be happier to have her family rally around as she prepares for her happily-ever-after
With her parents Doria Ragland and Thomas Markle Sr having split when she was six years old, Meghan Markle is used to celebrating special occasions with one parent missing.
It’s a fact Prince Harry alluded to in a recent interview, stunning fans with what appeared to be a dig at Meghan’s broken-family background. Raving about his fiancee’s first Christmas with the royals, the 33-year-old prince said, “It’s the family that I suppose she’s never had.”
But now that all appears to have changed – because in the lead-up to her fairytale wedding, Meghan is thrilled to have seen her parents speaking for the first time in years!
According to a source close to the former Suits star, “There hasn’t been a lot of warmth over the years between Doria and Thomas.” But their 36-year-old daughter’s upcoming nuptials have seen them put aside their differences and become close once more.
“There’s regular communication now,” says our source. “Doria and Thomas have bonded over their shared love of Harry, and relations between them have improved no end. Of course that’s going to make Meghan incredibly happy.”
As Woman’s Day has previously reported, Meghan has been bitterly disappointed that various family members and childhood friends have given explosive interviews and shared private photos from her past. And our source says putting a stop to any further embarrassing secrets ts leaking is yet another thing Doria and Thomas have reunited ed over.
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“The royal wedding is going to be pretty intimidating for them m both, not only because it’s going to o be a big media frenzy but also because ause there are so many rules and regulations egulations that they know nothing about,” says the source. “It’s no surprise they’d want to stick together to navigate this.
“Tom isn’t sure if he’ll be giving a speech, but he would love to, and he really hopes he’ll get to give Meghan away.”
Doria has also been invaluable in bridging the gap between Thomas and the royals, putting in a good word to his future son-in-law.
“And she’s also been telling Tom all about Harry, who she’s gotten to know pretty well,” adds our source. “Doria and Tom are getting along great and everything between them is just happy and positive. They couldn’t be more excited for their girl.”
The retired Hollywood lighting director, 73, was holed up in Mexico when Harry and Meghan announced
their engagement on November 27. But his 61-year-ol 61-year-old ex-wife helped give him the confi confidence to deal with his newfound fa fame, and finally come out of hid hiding in recent weeks. “Tom is very shy – he’s used to being behind the t scenes,” says the insider. “Doria has helped him to feel a real sense sen of pride about his daughter becoming bec a princess.” With the r royal wedding set for May 19, Meghan’s Me proud mum and dad can’t ca wait to celebrate her big day together. “There was w a lot of love while Doria Do and Tom were married, and it wasn’t a nasty bre breakup, but they mostly lost lo touch after Meghan went to university,” says the insider. “Meghan is really cl close to both parents and seeing seei them getting along so w well fills her with joy. “But Doria and Tom have always put Megh Meghan first and this is no different. Seeing Seei their daughter this happy is all they ever could have dreamed of, and no matter what part they play in the wedding, wed they’re just so thrilled for her.” her”
‘There was a lot of love while Doria and Tom were married’