Thomas Markle 'hurt and upset' as Meghan returns to UK without meeting him
Thomas Markle, the estranged father of Meghan Markle, has expressed distress over reports that the Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry are returning to the UK without visiting him. Markle, who is currently recovering from a leg amputation, stated he has never met his grandchildren and fears he may never get the chance.
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Meghan Markle’s estranged father, Thomas Markle, says he feels “hurt and upset” that his daughter and Prince Harry are reportedly returning to the UK with their children without introducing him to his grandchildren.Thomas Markle, 82, said he learned about the couple’s reported move by watching the news rather than hearing from his daughter directly. He has never met Harry or his grandchildren, Archie and Lilibet.“I saw on CNN that they were returning to England. I found out about it at the same time as the rest of the world,” Thomas told The Daily Mail on Sunday.“I’m hurt and upset that she doesn’t give a damn about me, even though I’m in hospital,” he added.'Meghan used to love me'Thomas is currently recovering at a rehabilitation centre in the US after having his left leg amputated below the knee.
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