Meghan’s brother pleads for her to reach out to dad – fearing Thomas faces Christmas alone
MEGHAN Markle’s brother fears his father could face Christmas alone at a time when he is not on speaking terms with his daughter, urging his sister to reach out.
Thomas Markle pleas for daughter Meghan to 'reach out' to him
As Meghan prepares to celebrate Christmas with the Royal Family in Sandringham, her brother has opened up about fearing their father will spend the festive period alone.Speaking to Daily Mail TV, Meghan’s brother Thomas Markle Jr said: “My dad really likes Christmas. It was the one time of the year for him to really shine and I guess if my dad had one favourite day of the year, it would be Christmas.
My dad really likes Christmas. It was the one time of the year for him to really shine
“I hope he doesn’t spend Christmas by himself in Mexico and at least goes to Samantha but I think he'll probably be a little hurt if he doesn't get a Christmas card.
"I sincerely hope Meghan does reach out to my dad, at least for Christmas. I'd be really surprised if I got a call from Meghan at Christmas or a Christmas card but that would be really nice."
Earlier this week Thomas Markle Snr, 74, was interviewed on Good Morning Britain where he spoke about his attempts to speak to his daughter.
Speaking on the programme, he said: “I’m very disappointed by it. I’m not sure why it’s happening and I’m waiting, I’m reaching out.”
He also requested the Queen gets involved to help mend the relationship saying: “I would appreciate anything she could do. I would think she would want to resolve family problems.
“All families, royal or otherwise, are the same and they should all be together - certainly around the holidays.”
He said: “I’ve been trying to reach out for several weeks - every day I try to text her, I just haven't received any comment back," he said.
"I just keep asking her to respond back to me and I haven't got any response back. I've sent letters as well."
Mr Markle Snr was invited to his daughter’s wedding in May but had to pull out due to heart surgery.
He also reportedly fell out with his daughter over reports he had staged paparazzi pictures of himself before the Royal Wedding.
Meghan’s father said he was “hopeful” he will meet his grandchild, who is due in the spring.
Thomas Markle Snr used to take Meghan to hand out turkeys in troubled neighbourhoods of Los Angeles at Christmas.