Meghan Markle’s Family Talks Some Serious Trash About Her and the Royals

A Call Out

In an April 2018 interview with In Touch, Meghan’s brother exclusively revealed that some of their interactions had been “pretty harsh.” He said at the time, “My lawyer had a phone meeting with her lawyer, and he emailed me some of [Meghan’s] direct words. She said, ‘That’s distant family, and I don’t know those people.'”

Not a Stranger

The big brother also insisted that he and his little sister had been close when they were younger. “I spent a lot of time with her growing up,” he claimed.

Shading Harry

Meghan isn’t the family’s only target. They’ve also come for her husband, Prince Harry. “As more time passes to your royal wedding, it became very clear that this is the biggest mistake in royal wedding history,” Tom wrote in a letter to the royal. “Meghan Markle is obviously not the right woman for you.”

Harsh Words

The letter continued on to state that Meghan was “jaded, shallow, conceited woman that will make a joke of you and the royal family heritage.” He wrote, “You would think that a royal wedding would bring a torn family closer together, but I guess we are all distant family to Meg.”

Nostalgia

In another letter addressed to Meg, the duchess’ brother tried a different tack. “I remember you doing your first school plays,” he wrote. “You were so cute up there, and it was clear that’s what you loved doing. I remember you, me and dad always went to the duck park to feed them for the day. I’ve never seen dad so happy in my life.”

Emotional Appeals

“I know that I’m not perfect, nor is anyone else in our family, as I’m sure you have read by now,” Thomas added. “But good, bad, or perfect, we’re the only family that you have. It does hurt my feelings not getting invited to your wedding, along with the rest of the family.”

A Little Love

When the news of Meghan’s pregnancy broke, the family did put some positivity into the universe. “It just makes everything that happened over the last year disappear,” Samantha shared at the time. “I want Meghan to be happy and calm and have peace.”

Involving Famous Faces

That doesn’t mean their feud was over, though. In February 2019, Samantha tragged other stars into the fray. Calling out George Clooney after he spoke out in support of Meg, Samantha tweeted, “Hey Looney Clooney! Your lawyer wife should have taught you not to make statements without full facts. … I doubt #GeorgeClooney would ghost his mother for no legitimate reason. Be quiet, Georgie.”

Vitriol Continues

In March 2019, Sam continued her tirade. In a documentary, she claimed, “She doesn’t have a heart or she would [have] been doing everything she could to make [our dad] comfortable and reciprocate and be loving and gracious and make sure he’s comfortable in his old age. … His heart’s broken. She can’t turn herself into the victim here.”

Defending Dad

“There are a lifespan of pictures and experiences together, so maybe it’s convenient for her, that in her mind, she doesn’t know us because she doesn’t want to because she wants [to take] center stage,” she continued. “I wasn’t maliciously lying. I was pointing out what the world was already seeing. I pointed out that humanitarians don’t treat their father coldly. Was that a lie? No, because the world watched it happen to my dad, and the world watched her do it.”

Dad Diplomacy

Lately when Thomas speaks out himself, however, he’s doing his best to build bridges, not burn them. After the royal baby’s birth, he said he was “delighted” by the news. “I am proud that my new grandson is born into the British royal family and I am sure that he will grow up to serve the crown and the people of Britain with grace, dignity and honor.”

Congratulations

“God bless the child and I wish him health and happiness,” he continued. “My congratulations to my lovely daughter Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry, and God save the Queen.”

A Royal Insult

That hasn’t always been his position. In August 2018, Thomas Sr. compared the royal family to a “cult.” He said, “They are either like Scientologists or the Stepford family. … If they hear anybody say anything they just lock the doors. They need to speak up! They are cult-like — like Scientology — because they are secretive.”

Bonding Over Baby

Maybe things will change, though. “Anytime there’s an addition to the family, it’s a big thing,” Thomas Jr. said in May 2019. “Hopefully, in this case, it will actually bring our family back together a little bit and tighten our ongoing rift that’s always in the papers.”

Or Maybe Not

The half-bother also used the opportunity to take a dig at his little sister. “She should let the family come over and meet the new baby,” he said. “Hopefully she won’t be unfair and withhold him from everybody.”

Water Under the Bridge

Samantha shared similar sentiments: “What I think is incredible is that it’s a great moment historically and although the adults have a lot of water under the bridge, I would really like to see everyone reach out.”

Making Peace

However, the duchess’ half-sister still seems to think it’s on Meghan to put their differences aside. “We’ve extended the olive branch and now it is Meghan’s turn,” she said. “Markles, Raglands, Sussexes, Windsors. In terms of the gene pool, we’ve all made a contribution to this wonderful little boy who will probably grow up to be an exceptional man and we’d like to treat this as if we’re all a big family.”

Occasional Compliments

Samantha does still look on Meghan’s childhood fondly, though. In January 2018, she told In Touch, “She was extremely well-behaved and respectful. If she wanted something, she’d say it in a forthcoming, diplomatic way. … She was well mannered, tidy and disciplined.”

Money Troubles

She does seem to think that her sister owes her dad a lot, though — and she doesn’t just mean emotionally. “If you can spend $75,000 on a dress, you can spend $75,000 on your dad,” she said about the cost of the duchess’ wedding dress.

Costly Complaints

That’s not the only time money has been raised as an issue. Samantha also criticized Meghan’s maternity wardrobe. “I would spend less. I think a lot of people would. So, that has been a bit controversial,” she said.

Low Blows

“I think Meg will definitely get a nanny,” she continued. “I’m pretty sure that her threshold for stress could be quite low in the beginning. … How many rooms in Frogmore? I can see them all being filled with nannies.”

Telling All

Samantha is even writing books about her sister. “You will love some of the pictures in my book also to refute any of your nasty troll gossip that we did not have a life together,” she said on Twitter. “I’m very much your sister, and, if you don’t like it, too bad. Bring it on. I think everyone should take a lie detector test.”

“Royal Duchass”

The older sister also came up with the not-so-flattering nickname in another Twitter rant. “I am not candy coating anything anymore!” she wrote. “The duchass should be humane to our father, who has given her everything, and this media crap can stop!”

Constant Criticism

Despite the occasional positive message, the hate just doesn’t seem to end. In January 2019, Samantha even suggested that Meghan “eat more chocolate” to “sweeten [her] disposition.” Yeah, she went there. “

Splitting Away

After previously criticizing her sister for ditching the Markles in favor of her husband’s family, Samantha also had something to say about the duchess “stepping back” from the royals. “I think what is shocking is the lack of consideration for the people involved, the British royal family, the promises that were originally made to the British royal family to honor royal duties and to lead by example,” she said. “That’s ridiculous. They stepped into the spotlight knowing what the duties were, knowing what the media would be like for them. … If she wanted to be so private, she wouldn’t have sat at Wimbledon with 40 empty seats around her. … I mean, clearly, she knows that she’s engaging in attention-getting behaviors.”

Big Move

She doesn’t see the move to North America making any difference for their relationship either. “I don’t have any plan [to mend it],” she said. “The way she’s treated this family and our family and the royals …”

Standing Up

At the end of the day, though, Thomas Sr. will always be there for his daughter. Commenting on the duchess’ alleged feud with Kate Middleton, he defended his daughter. “I don’t think she deserves [the animosity] and I don’t think she is doing one-third of the things she is being accused of doing,” he said. Hey — at least it’s something, right?

Tell-All Book

Ahead of the release of Samantha’s book, The Diary Of Princess Pushy’s Sister Part 1, dad Tom publicly shared his support.

“I’m just very pleased that she’s accomplished this book,” he told Us Weekly in January 2020. “Let’s let her talk to you about the book.”

Baby No. 2 News

On Valentine’s Day 2021, Meghan and Harry announced they were expecting baby No. 2 together.

“We can confirm that Archie is going to be a big brother,” a spokesperson for Harry and Meghan confirmed to Us Weekly on Saturday, February 14. “‘The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are overjoyed to be expecting their second child.’”

The royal family released an official statement via Buckingham Palace revealing they are “delighted” that Meghan is pregnant. Her family, however, didn’t get the memo.
Samantha revealed she only found out the royal is pregnant from media reports. In an interview with Sunrise, she said the Markles “haven’t heard” from the duchess and that she has “ignored” her father since 2018.

Samantha Breaks Silence on CBS Tell-All

Following Harry and Meghan’s bombshell CBS interview, Samantha said that her estranged sibling suffers from “narcissistic personality disorder” — while her husband is the victim of Stockholm syndrome.

“I definitely see a narcissistic personality disorder. I’m not diagnosing her. She needs to see a counselor,” Samantha told the Australian radio show “Fifi, Fev and Nick” one day later on March 8.

“I feel sorry for Harry,” Samantha said. She pulled him away from his family, all of his friends, the life that he knew. He reminds me of one of those kidnap victims who eventually starts to believe that their life was so horrible and they’re in love with their captor.”

Thomas Breaks Silence on CBS Tell-All

Thomas, meanwhile, took aim at “snotty” Harry and said at least he never “dressed like Hitler” following the tell-all.

“The bottom line is, I’ve never heard back from Meghan and Harry in any way, shape or form. I would love to hear from them,” he told Good Morning Britain on March 9. “I’ve been pushed around and knocked down for one thing I did, one big mistake I made and I’ve apologized many times,” he said referring to staging paparazzi photos before Meghan and Harry’s wedding.

“I was in a hospital bed the last time we talked, and I never heard from them again — they didn’t care if I died,” he alleged.

A Desperate Grandfather

Thomas said he’ll be “very disappointed” if he doesn’t get to “hold” granddaughter Lilibet Diana nearly one week after daughter Meghan Markle gave birth.

“I’d love to talk to her,” he told 60 Minutes reporter Tom Steinfort. “I’ve made mistakes. I apologized a hundred times for it.”

He added, “I’m confused. If I had done something terribly wrong, that would be fine, but I haven’t. I just want an answer.”

An Unnamed Family Member

An anonymous relative of Meghan told Fox News in June 2021 that the former actress “won’t ever talk to her family again” because she acts like she is “in a different social class,” and therefore, “above them.”

“You shouldn’t have to be someone you’re not, or a certain class to be accepted and loved,” they said.

Lawyer Up?

In July 2021, Thomas revealed he wants to take Meghan and Harry to court to see his grandkids. “I will be petitioning the California courts for the rights to see my grandchildren in the very near future,” he told Fox News.

“Archie and Lili are small children. They’re not politics. They’re not pawns. They’re not part of the game,” Thomas added. “And they’re also royal and entitled to the same rights as any other royal.”

Extended an Olive Branch

Thomas claimed he was snubbed after making another attempt at reaching his estranged daughter on her 40th birthday on August 4, 2021.  He told her TMZ that he sent Meghan a floral arrangement that included a dozen red roses with two 2 yellow roses in the middle, to represent his grandchildren Archie and Lilibet.

Thomas said Meghan has apparently not reached out to him after receiving the gift, but he said that’s “fine” and he just hopes “she likes the flowers.”

Thomas Markle Jr. Spills the Tea

While Thomas Markle Jr. is not as vocal as his dad and sister are about Meghan, he took the opportunity to speak after he joined the cast of Australia’s Big Brother VIP as a celebrity contestant.

“I’m Meghan Markle’s brother. I’m the biggest brother of them all,” Thomas Jr. said in a teaser for the upcoming season, which dropped via Twitter on August 8, 2021. “I told Prince Harry, ‘She’s going to ruin your life. She’s very shallow.'”

Birthday Bummer

Thomas revealed he sent his daughter roses on her 40th birthday in his latest attempt to mend their broken bond.

“I wished her a happy birthday and brighter days ahead, but I’ve not heard back,” he told GB News’ Dan Wootton on August 12. The duchess’ big day was on August 4.

Celebrities boxing at the Showboat Casino, Atlantic City, USA – 08 Jun 2019

Thomas Markle Jr.’s Big Brother VIP stint got off to a controversial start on November 1, 2021, after saying he doesn’t “100 percent buy” Meghan’s claims she suffered from mental health issues while living in the U.K.
During his interview, Markle said his father, Thomas Markle Sr., doesn’t like Harry.
“My dad doesn’t approve of him. My father says he couldn’t even protect those chickens in their backyard if he needed to.”
Thomas’ costars seemed put off by his comments, with Jessika Power revealing she “didn’t like” what he had to say.
“Raise your hands to see if Tom goes first eviction,” she said, before putting up her own hand.

Talking Smack

Thomas Markle Jr.’s Big Brother VIP stint got off to a controversial start on November 1, 2021, after saying he doesn’t “100 percent buy” Meghan’s claims she suffered from mental health issues while living in the U.K.

During his interview, Markle said his father, Thomas Markle Sr., doesn’t like Harry.

“My dad doesn’t approve of him. My father says he couldn’t even protect those chickens in their backyard if he needed to.”

Thomas’ costars seemed put off by his comments, with Jessika Power revealing she “didn’t like” what he had to say.

“Raise your hands to see if Tom goes first eviction,” she said, before putting up her own hand.