Meghan Markle’s Estranged Father Thomas Claims She’s Denying Archie & Lilibet Their ‘Birthright:' ‘Very Sad’
Meghan Markle's estranged dad Thomas Markle Sr. is reportedly "saddened" her children are being "denied" their right to a royal life experience.
According to 'The New York Post,' the retired TV lighting director has expressed his interest in meeting with his grandchildren, but reportedly hasn't gotten a response from the Sussex camp.
Last month's Trooping the Colour Ceremony was the reported last straw for Thomas when Meghan and Prince Harry reportedly failed to receive an invitation to the event — which takes place in June on a Saturday, performed by his majesty's personal troops of the Household Division on Horse Guards Parade.
#MeghanMarkle’s estranged father, Thomas Markle Sr., said he’s “saddened” that #PrinceArchie and #PrincessLilibet are being “denied” a royal lifestyle. https://t.co/wapv0WRenC pic.twitter.com/8wHXcHU0Rv
— New York Post (@nypost) July 2, 2024
"It struck me as very sad that Meghan and Harry's kids are being denied the right to know their cousins, who look like fantastic children, or take part in things like Trooping the Colour, which is their birthright," Thomas stated, per 'The Post.' "They are getting to the age where they will start to ask questions, as all kids do. I find myself wondering how Archie and Lilbet will feel in a few years' time when they realize all the things they have missed out on."
Thomas also expressed his concern regarding his inability to meet his two grandkids or join them for their birthdays.
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"I've never been one for birthdays, but I know the one person I most want to hear from, Meghan, won't be in touch," he said in an emotional statement. "I would love to meet my grandchildren, but I would be happy with a photograph at this stage."
"They have two grandpas who want to see them, one of whom is the King of England," he explained. "I never in my 80 years thought I'd be in the same boat as the king."
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex share two children together; Archie, 5, and Lilibet, 3.
