Meghan dad hopes to heal rift after Harry funeral truce
He’s boosted by brothers’ walkabout
MEGHAN Markle’s dad is hoping the thawing of tension between Harry and William for the Queen’s funeral could help to heal his own family rift.
Thomas Markle was buoyed by seeing his son-in-law walking alongside his brother in a show of royal unity in the wake of their grandmother’s death.
Thomas, 78 – who watched the televised service with his son Thomas Jr – has been unable to reach Meghan since a row over staged photos taken before her wedding to Harry in 2018.
He missed the ceremony after a heart attack following the row, and has never met Harry, 38, or his own grandchildren Archie, three, and Lilibet, one.
Speaking about their dad, Thomas Jr – Meghan’s half-brother – told the
Sunday Mirror: “We both watched clips of the Queen’s funeral together.
“I was overcome with emotion at how every person spectating was honoured to be there and respectful.” Meghan, 41, was repeatedly seen with husband Harry’s family – including an emotional walkabout outside Windsor Castle with brother-in-law William, 40, and his wife Kate. Addressing Meghan directly, Thomas Jr, 56, said: “Dad treated you like a princess your entire life and deserves the respect.
“You didn’t call him for his heart attacks or stroke, but it’s never too late.”
He said of his father’s health battle: “I take him to speech therapy every week and a full recovery is on the horizon.
“He’s in good spirits and he’s getting his voice back. Some days are good, some are not so good. Full recovery, we hope, is in the near future.”
Urging Meghan to take steps to fix the rift, he added: “I’d like to send this invitation for her to do the right thing and make amends with her father.
“But she also has to make amends with our sister Samantha and myself.
“Everyone makes mistakes – it’s never too late to do the right thing.”