AlthoughThomas Marklehas spoken out numerous times about hislack of contactwith daughterMeghan Markle, he says doesn’t want to see her criticized amid reports of tension between her andKate Middleton.
“If there is any animosity between Meghan and Kate they should put their differences aside,” Thomas, 74, said during a new interview with U.K. publicationThe Sun, before defending the Duchess of Sussex, 37.
Thomas went on to share that while he doesn’t “believe that Meghan is trying to hurt her in any shape or form,” as he claims he hasn’t had any contact with his daughter in months, “I cannot call Meghan and say, ‘What is going on? How can I help you?’”
Speaking about the way Meghan has been portrayed in the reports, Thomas toldThe Mail on Sunday, “I don’t recognize this person.”
“The Meghan I know was always sweet, kind, generous,” he added. “She was always demanding but never rude.”
The interview was published shortly after Kensington Palaceissued a rare denialinresponse to a reportthat Kate, 36, had gotten angry with Meghan over how she treated Kate’s staff ahead of her wedding toPrince Harry, 34.
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Although the palace chose to respond to the report about Kate and Meghan’s alleged feud over Meghan’s treatment of staffers, they indicated that they will not be drawn into additional reports — including one that said Kate was “left in tears” after a fitting forPrincess Charlotte’s bridesmaid dress ahead of Meghan’s wedding. PEOPLE previously confirmed that the incident did take place.
Several insiders have told PEOPLE that there was a notable amount of “stress” surrounding those involved in the wedding. Still, a royal wedding guest previously told PEOPLE thatPrince William“was in ajokey, wonderful mood” at Meghan and Harry‘s private evening reception — and that Kate was in “great form.”
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Despiteclaims of tension between brothers William and Harry and their wives, the two couples joined forces during the royal family’sannual walk to Christmas church servicesin the English countryside.
Meghan, who is expecting her first child, chatted happily with Kate as they followed closely behind Prince Charles during the outing.
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Thomas has previously said that hehas not spoken to his daughtersince she married Harry on May 19. Afterpublicly wavering on the decision, Thomas didnot attend Meghan’s wedding, citing heart problems. In his absence, Charles stepped in andwalked Meghan down the aisleafter she “sadly” confirmed days before the nuptials that Thomas would not be attending the wedding as originally planned.
Thomas has since made controversial statements about his daughter, such as declaring that Meghan seemed “terrified” of her new duties in July and comparing the royal family to a “cult” in August. Also that month, Thomas admitted that he lied to Harry about staged paparazzi photos as the couple was preparing for their special day.
source: people.com
