According to reports, Prince Harry has become enraged by the comments that Thomas Markle, Meghan Markle's father, made about his daughter, who is currently estranged from him.
The 80-year-old man has a history of altercations with both Meghan and Prince Harry, and he frequently makes news for his vocal opinions regarding the relationship between the two of them.
Mirror reported that in his most recent comments, Thomas seemed to make an unintentional shot at Prince Harry by expressing his affection for Trevor Engelson, who was Meghan's first husband. Those who are close to the Sussexes have stated that Prince Harry was particularly angered by the analogy, which indicates that this criticism has not gone unnoticed.
The statements have been referred to as a "strong blow" to Prince Harry, which implies that Thomas's remarks were not only unwarranted but also extremely damaging to the prince. The sentiments that Thomas Markle has expressed regarding Meghan's choices, especially her decision to break her marriage to Engelson, have been expressed in a prominent manner.
A source said, "Thomas has dealt a strong blow to Harry with the royal's comparison to Meghan's first husband."
"Thomas has angered Harry as his comments seem to be an insult," the source added.
He has made it known to the public that he is of the opinion that Meghan made a mistake when she divorced her first husband, which has further complicated the relationship that was already experiencing tension between the father and daughter. Since Meghan began developing a relationship with Prince Harry, their interactions have been marked by this persistent friction.
According to Express, Thomas has photographs of Meghan all throughout his house, including photographs from her previous wedding, despite the fact that they are no longer together. Despite the fact that they are cut off from one another, this indicates that he continues to feel affection for his daughter.
Thomas is notorious for missing a key event, which was Meghan's wedding to Prince Harry in May of 2018. Since then, the two have not communicated with one another. In his explanation for his absence, he stated that he was recuperating from surgery at the time, citing health concerns as the cause for his absence.
Following the fallout from Thomas's statements, conversations regarding the dynamics of the Markle family have been revived, particularly with regard to the distance that exists between Meghan and her father.
The absence of contact has been a subject of conjecture among the general public, with many people questioning whether or not there is any chance of reconciliation having taken place. Especially considering the fact that her father has a propensity to talk about her life and the decisions she has made in public, Meghan's relationship with her father has been filled with stress.
In light of the ongoing developments in the case, it is becoming increasingly impossible to forecast how Meghan will respond to the most recent remarks made by her father. Due to the fact that they have been separated for an extended period of time, a significant number of followers and observers are interested in learning more about their future.
It is impossible to overstate the influence that Thomas's statements have had on Meghan and Prince Harry's lives, despite the fact that Thomas continues to freely share his ideas. Over the course of their marriage, the couple has been confronted with a number of serious obstacles, and the comments made by other parties, such as those made by Thomas, only serve to further complicate their situation.
Business Times has reached out to Meghan Markle for comments.