The Duchess of Sussex’s father, Thomas Markle, has shared incredible photos and videos of his daughter in a 90-minute documentary, talking about their close relationship before she dumped him for Harry and his family. his royal
The 75-year-old also described his pride following the birth of his daughter in August 1981 as he opened up on Channel 5 in footage watched by 1.2 million people last night, which is sure to upset the Duke and Duchess of Sussex – it, who started a new life in Canada.
Mr Markle says Meghan’s childhood years were ‘the happiest of his life’ as he shared dozens of pictures of her most important moments, including the day she came into this world, they were so connected that he changed her diapers over the next few days.
Thomas Markle and his daughter, Meghan Markle (Photo: YouTube)
There are also a number of happy pictures of Meghan with her mother Doria Ragland, including Christmas parties and summer picnics near their home in California, before she moved in with Thomas following the couple’s divorce.
Mr Markle has also shared rare footage from Meghan’s early days at school, where he says a star was born, as well as other photos from every step of the way – graduation, activities and all the Duchess’ happy moments.
Describing meeting Meghan for the first time, he said in the documentary: “When she was born, I couldn’t be happier. They handed it to me, I saw the face, the little fingers wrapped around the fingers and that was it, I was in love. I just knew she was going to be special. She was just beautiful.”
Even when she started her acting career in Los Angeles after university, they were seeing each other ‘three to four times a week’ – but that all changed after she met Harry, who he has never met.
Meghan’s mother was her only relative in the royal marriage – her father said: “She has been supported by everyone on both sides of her family. The family she has joined is much tougher than the one she left.”
Asked if Meghan should support him financially, he said: “She gave me money — she gave me $5,000 for Christmas one time. The money she gave me was a gift. I only asked him for help once or twice.”
Thomas Markle and her daughter, Meghan Markle (Photo: YouTube)
“When she got mad at me, she claimed she gave me $20,000 over two years – but I paid for everything she got where she didn’t.” I am not asking for it again – but it is extremely desirable to focus on what he has given me, while ignoring what I have given him.”
The documentary features at least five never-before-seen home videos of Meghan, and Thomas says he knew his daughter would be an actress after watching her perform as a teenager in high school plays. /Telegraph/
Thomas Markle and her daughter, Meghan Markle (Photo: YouTube)
Meghan Markle (Photo: YouTube)
