Thomas Markle has finally spoken out regarding the allegations made against him in the Harry & Meghan Netflix series.
Meghan Markle's father addressed the claims that he acted against the Sussex couple and sold information to the press in his first public statement on the matter.
In one of the documentary episodes, Meghan and Harry discuss the relationship between the former actress and her father, spanning from her childhood to the period following her parents' separation.
The narrative reveals that Meghan shared weekends with her father, a contrast to her older brothers who are her father's children from a different woman. Despite the family dynamics, the documentary presents various videos suggesting a close relationship between father and daughter.
The couple expresses skepticism about the authenticity of a conversation shown in the documentary between the Duchess of Sussex and Thomas Markle. Meghan and Harry find the exchange peculiar and cast doubt on whether the communication truly involved Thomas.
Meghan disputes the messages sent by her father just before her wedding, claiming that he had suffered a heart attack and couldn't attend. She asserts that she does not believe her father authored those texts.
In response to the documentary's claims, Thomas Markle refuted the allegations made in Meghan & Harry. He insisted that he personally wrote every word sent from his phone, which he claims is still in his possession. Thomas dismisses Meghan's assertion that his phone was compromised, stating that he composed the text while lying in a hospital bed after experiencing two heart attacks.
Thomas also addresses the couple's criticism of his use of Meghan's full name instead of "Meg" during serious matters, clarifying his choice. He expresses frustration, stating that Harry and Meghan are doing exactly what they advised him not to do – speaking publicly.
During the third episode of the documentary, Harry mentions that Meghan "doesn't have a dad," prompting a response from Thomas Markle. He emphasizes that he is still very much present in Meghan's life, living in the same house with the same contact information. Thomas considers family matters to be dealt with within the family and expresses his love for his daughter, asserting that he remains her father and desires to see his grandchildren.
