Royal Family LIVE: Meghan Markle’s decisive move about dad in bitter family feud

Royal Family LIVE: Meghan Markle’s decisive move about dad in bitter family feud

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Meghan Markle reportedly has no plans to see her father Thomas Markle and is said to have given up hope of any reconciliation.

Mr Markle, 81, is believed to have had a leg amputated last week after falling ill at his home in the Philippines after developing a blood clot. It was confirmed that Meghan, who has been estranged from her dad since 2018, managed to get a letter to him after news emerged of his health battle.

However, it has now been reported that the Duchess of Sussex has not received any reply to the letter and has deleted her father’s number and has no plans to reunite with him. It comes as Meghan’s husband Prince Harry has not met his father-in-law while their children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet have also not met their grandfather.

William and Kate extend condolences

The Prince and Princess of Wales have said their thoughts are with every Australian following a mass shooting at Bondi Beach, in a personal message signed by William and Kate.

“Our thoughts are with every Australian today following the terrible attack at Bondi Beach.

“We extend our deepest condolences to the families and friends of those who have lost their lives and stand with the Jewish community in grief.

King ‘appalled and saddened’ by Bondi attack

In a message to the people of Australia, the King said he was “appalled and saddened by the most dreadful antisemitic terrorist attack” at Bondi Beach in Sydney.

“My wife and I are appalled and saddened by the most dreadful antisemitic terrorist attack on Jewish people attending the Chanukah celebration at Bondi Beach,” his statement said.

“Our hearts go out to everyone who has been affected so dreadfully, including the police officers who were injured while protecting members of their community.

“We commend the police, emergency services and members of the public whose heroic actions no doubt prevented even greater horror and tragedy.

King ‘deeply touched’ after cancer message

The King “will be deeply touched” by the positive reaction to his message about his cancer recovery journey, Buckingham Palace has said.

Charles announced in a video message on Friday his cancer treatment is being reduced in the new year, adding the “good news” was down to early diagnosis, successful care and following “doctors’ orders”.

The head of state, who has been receiving cancer treatment as an outpatient since early February 2024, also urged millions to take up available screenings for the disease.

A spokesperson for Buckingham Palace said on Saturday it has been “delighted by the scale and sensitivity of the worldwide media reaction”, and is “most grateful for the many kind comments we have received for the King, both from those working in cancer care and from the general public.”

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King Charles during his personal message shown during Stand Up To Cancer on Channel 4 (PA)

Meghan ‘deletes father’s number’

Meghan Markle has reportedly deleted her father’s number and has no plans to meet up with him.

According to the Sunday Times, Meghan has not called her father after he was rushed to hospital, fearing that their conversation could be overheard. The publication reports that the Duchess does not believe they will ever reconcile.

It comes amid a whirlwind week for Meghan after she and Harry made an announcement on a brand new project.

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Meghan Markle and her estranged father Thomas (Netflix)

Source: Mirror

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