The American Thomas Markle, father of the Duchess of Sussex, assured this Monday that he is willing to testify against Meghan Markle within the framework of the legal process that the former actress has opened against three newspapers.
Thomas Markle is the main witness in the legal actions that Meghan initiated against the "Mail on Sunday" and her parent company for having published a private letter he sent to her father and for having started an alleged "fake" news campaign. about her.
"I wish it hadn't come to this, but I will certainly testify against the things he has said about me," said Thomas Markle in an interview on the British network ITV.
"When Meghan and I end up in a courtroom together, it will be pretty awesome for everyone," he added.
The defense of the Duchess of Sussex will claim damages from the publisher for alleged misuse of private information, infringement of copyright and breach of the Data Protection Law.
For its part, the tabloid will allege that there is a "huge and legitimate public interest" in the British royal family and its "personal and family relationships", in its argument against a lawsuit filed in October 2019 by the Duchess of Sussex.
Asked about the possibility of meeting the dukes during the trial, Thomas Markle ironically said that "it's great" because then he could finally see them, although he assured that he doesn't want "a battle."
In reference to his appearance in the media and the reproaches he receives for it, he declared that he has no other way to contact his daughter. His intention is to offer an interview and then he will wait "30 days for some type of response."
"I would tell those who criticize him for that, try to be in my position for a while and see what it's like to have a family member who hides from you and doesn't talk to you, and see how it feels," he said.
In his opinion, the withdrawal of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex from their duties as royal representatives "will never work."
"I'm a little embarrassed for them and I feel very sorry for the queen," he lamented.
Meghan is now in Canada, where she remains with her eight-month-old son Archie, after the couple announced they were stepping down as royals.
The news that they plan to divide their life between the United Kingdom and Canada and become financially independent caused a stir in this country, although they have finally had the support of Elizabeth II, who has granted them a "transitional time" to redefine their future roles.
