Irish Sunday Mirror

I could have walked Meghan down the aisle. I have done more for her than anyone

- BY RUSSELL MYERS

UNCLE’S DISMAY OVER SNUB

only member of the Markle family who has shown any loyalty. He revealed how his connection­s helped secure Meghan a prestigiou­s internship at the American embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina, when she was 20. Michael said: “I’ve done more for her than the others. I’ve probably done more for her than most. I personally talked to the ambassador in Argentina for her.” Controvers­y over the wedding arrangemen­ts has haunted Harry and Meghan since the date was first set. The former Suits star told her father there was “no room” for him to make a speech – even when he said he wished to pay tribute to the couple at the reception. Other Markle relatives weighed in with their tuppence worth, causing huge embarrassm­ent before and after the big day.

And amid the fake pics furore, Thomas pulled out of the ceremony suffering heart problems with just days to go.

INDIFFEREN­T

The whole, sorry saga has left Meghan even more reliant on mum Doria, 61, who has been her rock throughout.

Michael has previously told how he thought his niece’s attitude towards her family was “uncalled for”.

He said before the wedding: “I don’t understand why she has been so indifferen­t towards me. It’s uncalled for. I helped her out and I didn’t ask for anything in return.”

Despite the disappoint­ment at missing

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