Meghan Markle's Father Accuses Her Of Leaving Royal Family For Money And "Destroying" The Institution

Jan 22, 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. 

Taking to their official Instagram account, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex posted a statement Wednesday announcing they “intend to step back as ‘senior’ members of the Royal Family and “work to become financially independent, while continuing to fully support Her Majesty The Queen.”

The couple added that they will be splitting their time between the Prince’s native United Kingdom and North America and will be announcing the launch of their new charitable entity in the near future

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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."

Thomas is referring to Harry and Meghan's U.K. estate - Frogmore Cottage. Last year, the Royal Household released figures that showed how Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had spent £2.4 million (Equivalent to about $3 Million) on renovating the Frogmore Cottage at Windsor into a family home. The cottage had previously been 5 separate residences but the renovations conjoined the homes into one single property. 

In a statement made by the Queen, she shared how it was Meghan and Harry's "wish" that they "repay the Sovereign Grant expenditure for the refurbishment of Frogmore Cottage, which will remain their UK family home." 

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."

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. 

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