Background
Thomas Markle is a retired Hollywood lighting director who has worked on hit TV shows such as "Married...with Children" and "General Hospital." He has been married twice and has two children, Meghan and her half-brother, Thomas Markle Jr. Although Thomas Sr. had a relatively low profile before Meghan's rise to fame, he became a subject of media attention once his daughter became a public figure.
The Relationship
When Meghan Markle began dating Prince Harry, Thomas Markle was reportedly pleased with the relationship. He is said to have been happy that his daughter was dating a prince and was supportive of the relationship. However, as the relationship progressed, Thomas became increasingly uncomfortable with the media attention that came with it. Meghan and Harry's relationship was heavily covered by the press, and Thomas was often mentioned in articles and interviews.
Paparazzi and Health Issues
The attention from the media took a toll on Thomas's health. In the lead-up to Meghan and Harry's wedding, he suffered a heart attack, which he attributed to the stress of the media attention. He was unable to attend the wedding and has not had contact with Meghan since then.
Media Fallout
After the wedding, Thomas Markle began giving interviews to the media in which he discussed his relationship with Meghan and Harry. He made several controversial statements, including revealing private details about his conversations with the couple. This caused a rift between him and Meghan, who reportedly felt betrayed by her father's actions.
Thomas Markle initially responded positively to his daughter's relationship with Prince Harry. However, the media attention that came with the relationship took a toll on his health and strained his relationship with Meghan. His subsequent interviews with the media only added to the tension between them. Meghan and Harry's relationship has continued to be a subject of media fascination, but it has also caused significant pain for Thomas Markle and his family.
