Meghan Markle's Dad Accuses Her Of Leaving Royal Life For Money And People Come To Her Defense

Jan 23, 2020 by apost team

Estranged father to Meghan Markle has spoken out on her and Prince Harry's recent decision to step down from royal life. Markle’s outspoken father Thomas expressed his disappointment about his daughter and son-in-law’s decision to step back as senior royal family members, he even went as far as to accuse Meghan of quitting for more money. However, fans and supporters of Meghan were quick to defend the Duchess against her father's statements. 

Thomas Markle spoke about his daughter and son-in-law during a Channel 5 Documentary called "Thomas Markle: My Story." Thomas said he believes his daughter is 'destroying' the royal institution. 

"It's disappointing because she actually got every girl's dream. Every young girl wanted to become a princess and she got that, and now she's tossing that away, for it looks like she's tossing it away for money. Apparently $3 million and a 26-bedroom home isn't enough for them."

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However, Thomas believes Meghan made an obligation to be a royal. "When they got married they took on an obligation, and the obligation is to be part of the Royals and to represent the Royals, and it would be foolish for them not to," Thomas said. 

"This is one of the greatest long-living institutions ever and they're destroying it. They're cheapening it and making it shabby. It's kind of embarrassing to me."

Many commenters were quick to point out that Thomas was the embarassing one of the family for publicly bashing his daughter. 

One commenter said, "I wouldn't wish Thomas Markle as a father. My father believed in me, loved me when I was good, bad & everything in-between; and had my back even when I wanted my way. The actions of Meghan Markle's father against her say more about him than her." Another supporter of Meghan stated: 

"What kind of a father would publicly betray his daughter like that? He is not a father in any meaningful way, no wonder she has been keeping her distance. And the media giving her a hard time. She is so lucky to have Harry, truly his mother’s son.

Thomas and Meghan's relationship became strained when Thomas was caught posing for photos leading up to Meghan and Harry's wedding. He has given numerous interviews to journalists which he was paid for and bashed his daughter on a number of occasions. 

Meghan Markle's half-sister Samantha Markle who is Thomas Markle's other daugher from another marriage also scrutinized Meghan for stepping down.  Samantha wrote a piece for The Sun where she condemned her sister's actions amid the Megxit negotiations:

"My sister has ripped through the Royal Family like a tornado. With this historic institution close to collapse, we have to ask whether peace can really be found." 

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