Meghan’s dad WILL walk her down aisle after photos row
THOMAS MARKLE will still walk his daughter down the aisle on Saturday – despite revelations that he posed for pictures taken by a pararazzi photographer.
Last night Kensington Palace was silent about claims that Meghan Markle’s father had secretly collaborated to stage a series of ‘faked’ photographs in the runup to the royal wedding.
The palace refused to comment on the allegations, but it is understood there is no change to plans for Mr Markle to walk the bride down the aisle of St George’s Chapel on Saturday.
Both Prince Harry and Miss Markle however, are likely to be embarrassed by the revelations that Mr Markle secretly posed for pictures showing him being ‘measured’ for his wedding suit and browsing articles about his daughter and the Queen’s grandson in an internet café.
Yesterday the Mail on Sunday reported that Mr Markle, 73, an award-winning former Hollywood lighting director who now lives a reclusive life in Mexico, had worked with US-based photographer, Jeff Rayner, to set up the lucrative photo deal.
It is not known whether Mr Markle was paid for his involvement.
The disclosure came after warnings to the media from Kensington Palace about alleged harassment by photographers of both Miss Markle’s parents.
Privately there was some concern last night over Mr Markle’s ability to cope with the pressure of this week’s royal wedding.
It is understood that he has long ‘ struggled’ to handle the immense global interest in his daughter’s romance. And he is said to be feeling ‘significant stress’ about this week’s events, which will see him travel to the UK, take tea with the Queen and meet up with his ex-wife, Doria Ragland, Meghan’s mother.