It is not clear if Meghan ever resumed any proper relationship with her father following her marriage. He was critical of his daughter and son-in-law's decision to step back from public duty in the UK and criticise the royal family.
Thomas and Meghan have been estranged since she married Prince Harry in 2018. People magazine reported that Meghan was trying to reach her father, but her calls and emails weren't getting through.
Meghan has been estranged from her father since her 2018 wedding after he was caught staging paparazzi photos in the run-up to the big day, and then suffered a heart attack. A spokesperson for the Duchess of Sussex said: “I can confirm she has reached out to her father.”
Meghan Markle has publicly shared that she experienced postpartum preeclampsia, a serious and rare condition involving high blood pressure and excess protein in the urine that occurred after childbirth, describing it as a "huge medical scare". She revealed this on her podcast, Confessions of a Female Founder, highlighting the life-threatening nature of the disorder, which can happen weeks after delivery and impact new mothers' ability to care for their newborns.
Meghan has been estranged from her father since the run-up to her 2018 wedding to Prince Harry. Staged photos of the elder Markle in Mexico appeared in a tabloid just days before the wedding, and the father of the bride subsequently decided not to attend the ceremony, citing health concerns.
Meghan Markle's name was removed from Archie Harrison's birth certificate in 2019, changing it from "Rachel Meghan The Duchess of Sussex" to just "Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Sussex," as a move to align with royal protocol, similar to Princess Diana's birth certificate, though it sparked rumors of a "snub" to Kate Middleton and was described by Meghan's spokesperson as a Palace directive, not her own choice, adding complexity to royal naming conventions.
"It's amazing what she's doing with all this, her humanitarian efforts," she said. "The fact that she's a proud feminist, I love all that. I support her as another woman and love her and wish them both well."
Samantha Markle has multiple sclerosis.
In simpler terms, Meghan's teeth underwent a carefully planned “smile makeover” over the years. She started with a set of teeth that had a few common issues – a gap between her front teeth and minor misalignments – and through dental treatments she now has a straighter, whiter, and more uniform smile.
Ingrid Seward says in a new interview with Gb News that Prince Philip felt like Meghan was just like King Edward IV's wayward wife, Wallis Simpson. Apparently, he felt like Meghan was going to do some major damage before she caused any damage.
A Public Controversy Pushed Meghan And Jessica Apart
Meghan Markle and Jessica Mulroney's friendship crumbled in 2020, when the latter was accused of showing “textbook white privilege” in a dispute with influencer Sasha Exeter.
"We both had very similar experiences — though we didn't know each other at the time — with postpartum, and we both had preeclampsia. Postpartum preeclampsia," Meghan shared. Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex with Princess Lilibet and Prince Archie.
All were reported by TMZ, which appeared to be the only outlet Meghan's father would speak to at the time: 10 a.m. on Monday, May 14: He said he would not attend the wedding to avoid embarrassing his daughter and the royals.
Birth, family and infancy
Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor was born at 05:26 (BST) (04:26 UTC) on 6 May 2019 at Portland Hospital in London. He is the first child of Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. Unlike previous royal births, there was no immediate photocall on the hospital steps.
Meghan Markle has publicly shared that she experienced postpartum preeclampsia, a serious and rare condition involving high blood pressure and excess protein in the urine that occurred after childbirth, describing it as a "huge medical scare". She revealed this on her podcast, Confessions of a Female Founder, highlighting the life-threatening nature of the disorder, which can happen weeks after delivery and impact new mothers' ability to care for their newborns.
Notably, Kate has not undergone more aggressive cosmetic procedures such as porcelain veneers on her front teeth or dental implants. All of her enhancements were about improving her existing teeth rather than replacing them.
Meghan is a beautiful woman and has a unique look that draws attention, but she looks different than how she appeared earlier in her career. Much of the change in her face is her maturation and the loss of the “baby fat” compared to past photos.
Beyoncé has shown strong public and private support for Meghan Markle, praising her "courage and leadership" after the Oprah interview and sending a supportive text calling her a "princess" and someone chosen to "break generational curses". This support includes a notable 2019 Brit Awards moment where she and Jay-Z accepted an award in front of a portrait of Meghan, and they met at The Lion King premiere, where Beyoncé praised Meghan's impact on "race relations dialogue".
Samantha, who suffers from multiple sclerosis and uses a wheelchair, says she “couldn't believe” how her estranged half-sister treated the royals.
Meghan Markle has jumped 11 points in new polling data partially recovering from a major slump in her U.S. popularity during the first half of 2025. The Duchess of Sussex's fan base crashed 13 points during two quarters, according to ratings data from YouGov, while those who disliked her also increased in number.
Royal Highnesses bow and curtsey only to majesties, so Meghan would only have to do so to Kate once the princess becomes Queen.
Although Perry and Bloom ended their romantic relationship together in June 2025, they have continued co-parenting and focusing on raising Daisy together. In December 2025, the former couple reunited to see Paddington: The Musical with Daisy in London, along with Flynn and Kerr.