Prince Harry mentioned Meghan Markle's father, Thomas Markle Sr., in his memoir Spare. However, he raised eyebrows for his description of his physique.
Did Prince Harry Criticize His Father-In-Law Thomas' Physique?
Markle's family, her dad Thomas Sr., and half-siblings Samantha Markle and Thomas Markle Jr. joined together for an interview. In the 7News Spotlight special, the host mentioned some statements from Prince Harry's memoir, including how Markle reportedly mourned the "loss" of her father. Thomas Sr. said her daughter "killed me and then mourned me" in response to the passage.
The special also shared the following extract from Spare.
"Every day there was another humiliating photo in the papers. Thomas Markle buying a new loo, Thomas Markle buying a six-pack, Thomas Markle with his belly hanging over his belt."
The last statement about the former lighting director's physique raised several eyebrows. Many were offended by Prince Harry's words, and they called him "cruel."
One wrote:
"#PrinceHarryIsAnElderAbuser #PrinceHarryIsCruel #PrinceOfTodger With all his privilege & wealth Harry has the sheer audacity to abuse Thomas Markle Sr. In Spare, taking aim at his physique."
The netizen added:
"That's right. Harry chose to be cruel because it's what he is. The only one he's nice about is the wife. I don't even think he likes his kids. He rarely talks about them the same way doting dads do."
A third user commented:
"I watched that show last night, that was despicable what Harry said about Thomas... That's his children's grandfather. I was mortified!!!!"
However, some also sided with the Duke of Sussex. One said that he was just telling the truth.
A Sussex supporter pointed out:
"It's a truthful [description]."
Another commented:
"Maybe actually read the book, context is important. He was pointing out how awful the press were to be publishing photos like that, not saying it himself."
Thomas Markle Asks Prince Harry To Help Him Reconcile With Meghan Markle
In the same special, Meghan Markle's dad expressed his interest in mending fences with the Duchess of Sussex. The estranged father and daughter haven't been on speaking terms for nearly five years already.
Thomas Sr. said it's his dying wish to be reconnected with the Suits star. The special also shared how close Markle was to her dad.
According to Thomas Sr., Markle loved him, and he was her hero. However, "suddenly I was thrown out."
"I wish that we could sit down and talk. I wish we could work out our difference," Markle's dad said.
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He called out Prince Harry to play the role of a peacemaker.
He said:
"I think Harry should take the lead here and try and put us together some way. I think he could help."
However, it's unlikely to happen because Prince Harry has seemingly followed Markle's steps. He had also cut his ties with the royal family.
Do you agree that Prince Harry body-shamed Thomas Markle Sr.? Will Meghan Markle's husband help her and her father reconcile?
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