Thomas Markle says Meghan criticism is NOT racist – and blasts her for ‘preachy’ views
THOMAS Markle today slammed claims that criticism of Meghan has been racist.
He told Good Morning Britain that any criticism was "justified" after she and Prince Harry preached about eco-travel.
And he said the scrutiny had nothing to do with her heritage.
Thomas said: "I’m having trouble buying that, there’s never been a problem with Meghan in terms of race in her school or any place.
"I haven’t noticed it in England at all. I think England is even more liberal in some ways than the United States.
";I don’t think she is being bullied in anyway because of racism.
His astonishing interview comes weeks after Harry and Meghan made the bombshell announcement they would quit as senior royals.
The Royal Family was left shaken by the couple's unexpected Instagram statement confirming they would be moving abroad and stepping back from their duties.
We reported earlier this month palace aides feared Meghan will brand members of the Royal Family “racist and sexist” in a “no-holds-barred” interview.
Following the revelation that Prince Harry, 35, and his wife, 38, are to quit as senior royals there have been reports the pair could appear on US television to tell their side of the story.
I don’t think she is being bullied in anyway because of racism.
Thomas Markle
Thomas today told hosts Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid "they've hurt the Queen, they've hurt the royals, it's never going to work - I'm embarrassed for them and feel sorry for the Queen".
He told Harry to "man up" and come and see him in Mexico, as he begged Meghan to let him meet his grandson Archie.
The emotional grandfather said of his own rift with the couple: "I have apologised several times.
"There’s not much I can offer, but I would love to make peace with Meghan and Harry and meet my grandson."
And when Piers asked him what he would tell his daughter if he could speak to her, he added: "I’d say I love you and let’s sit down and work this out, she was the closest thing to do me for years and years until she went off to college.
"And even then, this is ridiculous, let’s get together.
"It’s possible [that it could be too late] anything can happen to anyone. I just think this is kind of silly, it’s gone on too long."
Thomas had previously told the Channel 5 doc Thomas Markle: My Story that his daughter was "cheapening" the Royal Family and "throwing away every girl's dream for money."
He said today: "This decision to make a break from the royals is very confusing, I don’t think anyone understand or can figure out how or why it happened. It makes no sense.
"I’m still very disappointed as to what happened I think it’s a misunderstanding that should be worked out not in front of cameras or the world.
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And he warned the Duchess of Sussex she is in for a bruising battle if she presses ahead with plans to sue a UK newspaper.
It sets up the prospect of a “Trial of the Century” with the Markles spilling family secrets at London’s High Court — much to the dread of the royals.
