Meghan Markle's Past Affection for Father Thomas Surfaces Amidst Netflix Comments
A resurfaced statement from the Duchess of Sussex, describing herself as a "Daddy's Girl," contrasts sharply with the strained relationship she has with her father, Thomas Markle.
Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, once described herself as a "Daddy's Girl," a sentiment that has resurfaced years after her relationship with her father, Thomas Markle, deteriorated. This past expression of affection, reportedly shared with Netflix producers, stands in stark contrast to the current estrangement between the two.
In happier times, Thomas Markle was an integral part of his daughter's life. He accompanied a young Meghan to tap-dancing and ballet classes, and they shared traditions such as enjoying club sandwiches and fruit smoothies afterwards. Meghan often spoke of her father with deep affection, and was considered by him to be the "apple of his eye."
She also visited her father on set whenever possible. When his name appeared in the TV show credits on which he worked as a lighting director, she would even kiss the screen.
The specific context and timing of Meghan's "Daddy's Girl" comment to Netflix remain unclear, but it emerged four years after the Metropolitan Police received a letter detailing allegations of his disturbing behavior. The souring of their relationship became public knowledge leading up to Meghan's wedding to Prince Harry in 2018.