Thomas Markleconsiders his daughterMeghan‘spregnancy news“overwhelming and joyful” — even if his relationship with the Duchess of Sussex is rocky.
Meghan’s motherDoria Ragland, whogot divorced from Marklein the 1980s, said in a statement via Kensington Palace, “Ms. Ragland is very happy about this lovely news and she looks forward to welcoming her first grandchild.”
In his interview withThe Mail, Markle thought back to when Meghan was born. “The first thing I thought about was holding Meghan in my arms as a newborn 37 years ago,” he said. “I was the first person in the world to hold Meghan.”
Meghan and Thomas Markle.Source: Meghan Markle/Instagram
After a publicizedback-and-forth, Markledid not walk Meghan down the aislebecause of heart problems. Hehas since given controversial interviewsabout his daughter.
Meghan’s half-sisterSamantha Markleclaimed responsibility forarranging her father’s paparazzi photosbefore the wedding, and Markleadmitted he lied to Harryabout them.
“It was very wearing on [Meghan],” a sourcetold PEOPLE in Septemberof the drama. “It’s her private life.”
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Markle says that Meghan is ready for motherhood. “She’s always been wonderful with children and most of her friends have families so she’s used to being around kids. She will make a fantastic mother,” he added. “I love my daughter and always will. She will be a great mum. I wish her and Harry nothing but the best.”
source: people.com
