Thomas Markle, the father of the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, remains puzzled by a lingering question, despite nearly a decade passing since his daughter’s relationship with Prince Harry began.
The 79-year-old, known for his strained relationship with Meghan, is voicing his confusion just weeks before his 80th birthday.
His bewilderment stems from how he has been treated by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
In a recent revelation, the American expressed how the events of the past six years have consumed him, leaving him unable to fathom why he has never had a face-to-face meeting with Prince Harry.
“As I look back on my life, especially as I approach 80, one question continues to elude me,” he shared with the Sunday Mail.
“Why did the Duke of Sussex never make the effort to meet me?
Despite his ability to travel worldwide, he never visited me, even when urged by royal family members like Jason Knopf, the former communications secretary for the Sussexes.
It’s a puzzle that I’ve never quite grasped.
What kind of man marries without meeting his wife’s father?”
The dynamic between the Sussexes and Thomas Markle has thrust Jason Knopf into the spotlight in recent years.
As an aide to the Duke and Duchess, Knopf played a pivotal role in shaping the couple’s interactions with Meghan’s father.
Court evidence reveals that Knopf engaged in multiple conversations with Thomas Markle during periods of media scrutiny on their relationship.
Expressing empathy for the Duke, Thomas Markle draws parallels between their treatment by the royal family and desires a conversation with Prince Harry.
“I believe we share many unresolved issues, and I would welcome the opportunity to speak with him,” he remarked.
“Our shared experiences of mistreatment are deeply troubling.
While I struggle with my own challenges, he is battling cancer.
It’s a situation that warrants compassion and understanding.”
The ongoing saga surrounding Thomas Markle’s relationship with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex continues to captivate public interest.