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Thomas Markle Says He Feels “Hurt” Over Meghan and Harry’s UK Return Without Meeting Grandchildren

UNITED KINGDOM: Thomas Markle Says He Feels “Hurt” Over Meghan and Harry’s UK Return Without Meeting Grandchildren Meghan Markle and Prince Harry will be returning to the UK before the end of the month and Meghan’s dad Thomas Markle has revealed what he thinks of…

UNITED KINGDOM: Thomas Markle Says He Feels “Hurt” Over Meghan and Harry’s UK Return Without Meeting Grandchildren

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry will be returning to the UK before the end of the month and Meghan’s dad Thomas Markle has revealed what he thinks of the move.



The father and daughter are estranged, meaning Thomas has never had the chance to meet his grandchildren.

He has now said that he feels “hurt and upset” that Meghan and Harry are returning to the UK without introducing him to his grandkids.



The Sussexes have not lived in the UK for six years and now they have enrolled their children at a British school as they plan their move.

It is understood there will be no change to Harry and Meghan’s role and status as private individuals and non-working members of the royal family.



The Sussexes are expected to remain financially independent and continue their commercial and charitable work, while Harry is not expected to undertake official royal duties.

Thomas Markle, who became estranged from Meghan on the eve of her 2018 wedding to Harry, spoke to The Mail on Sunday about the move.



He said: “I saw on CNN that they were returning to England. I found out about it at the same time as the rest of the world. I’m hurt and upset that she doesn’t give a damn about me, even though I’m in hospital.”



He added: “Meghan used to love me, she was always a daddy’s girl, and now it’s like I don’t exist. I have never met my grandchildren, and now they are leaving America.



“One day those kids will ask about their ‘other’ grandfather – the one who isn’t King – the one that Meghan and Harry are apparently ashamed of. I hope they know how much I wanted to meet them.”

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