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Meghan Markle’s brother Thomas Jnr says ‘she’s the best thing to happen to the royals’ just weeks after THAT scathing letter
MEGHAN Markle's brother Thomas Jnr has reportedly given her his blessing - just weeks after writing a scathing letter claiming her relationship was a "fake fairy tale".
The 51-year-old today said his sister would be the "perfect princess" - despite penning an astonishing letter to Prince Harry just weeks ago, warning that the nuptials would be the "biggest mistake in Royal Wedding history".
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The U-turn comes after 73-year-old Thomas Markle Sr blamed his ill-health on his son, saying that his heart attack had been caused by the scathing letter written by his son to his daughter.
Thomas Jr, who has jetted into London ahead of the wedding despite not being invited, said he was "mortified" at reports his dad is blaming his letter for his heart attack - and has now heaped praise on Meghan, saying she was the "best thing to happen to the royals".
What we know so far...
- Meghan Markle's dad Thomas is recovering for major heart surgery after confirming he WON'T attend the Royal Wedding on Saturday
- He'd earlier said he wouldn't be attending for fear of embarrassing Meghan and the royal family over staged paparazzi photos
- The 73-year-old suffered a heart scare last week which he has reportedly blamed on an open letter by his son Tom Jr - who has since said he's "mortified"
- Samantha Markle, Meghan's half-sister, has slammed claims Kensington Palace is supporting their dad in hospital before she was injured in a car crash on Wednesday
- Mr Markle backed Meghan's mum Doria Ragland to give her away in his stead
- Mum Doria is said to not be on speaking terms with her ex-husband, angry his family has been trashing Meghan
- The bride's best friend Jessica Mulroney jetted into London Heathrow with her kids
- Kensington Palace today announced that Prince George and Princess Charlotte would be among the bridesmaids and page boys at the wedding
- Despite the chaos Kensington Palace sources said the wedding would still go ahead
Thomas Markle Sr, who lives in Mexico, believes he will not be able to attend the Royal Wedding to walk his daughter down the aisle as he continues to recover from heart surgery.
Son Tom this week visited Windsor Castle to see where his half-sister will marry Prince Harry on Saturday and said his dad will be "heartbroken" that he can't walk her down the aisle.
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He told the that he was extremely proud of the US actress, saying: "My sister’s going to be one of the best things ever to have happened to the royal family.
"She will be the perfect modern princess. I wish Meg and Harry nothing but a happy and healthy future together.”
Addressing his open letter, he said that he had been at "breaking point".
The American said he had experienced a "moment of madness" after trying to get help from Kensington Palace due to the overwhelming attention his family has received since the pair began dating - but says it fell on deaf ears.
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Meghan Markle’s family – from dad Thomas and half-sister Samantha Grant to the nephews
Tom had blasted Meghan in his open letter, telling her future husband Prince Harry she was "obviously not the right woman for you".
He added: "I'm confused why you don't see the real Meghan that the whole world now sees.
"Meghan's attempt to act the part of a princess like a below C average Hollywood actress is getting old."
But back-tracking, Tom said: "It wasn’t designed to humiliate Meg into inviting me, but more hoping we could get the help we needed. Ever since her relationship with Harry emerged two years ago, our lives have been changed forever."
Speaking about his father's fake photos scandal, he said Thomas Snr would be "hugely embarrassed" but slammed the Palace for not offering the family better advice.
Tom's now reportedly planning to cut his UK trip short and return to his dad's side, having been able to visit St George's Chapel ahead of Saturday's wedding.
He said: "It’s the most beautiful, stunning wedding venue and it’s going to be an amazing day."
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Thomas Sr has said he's doing "OK" after the major surgery, which he says was needed to repair damage caused by a heart attack he suffered last week after accusations he posed for staged paparazzi pictures.
But Meghan's half-sister spoke out overnight, slamming claims Kensington Palace was helping their ailing dad.
She instead claimed she had been wiring him cash to survive.
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