ROYAL FAMILY NEWSMeghan Markle Branded 'Pathetic' as Estranged Father Breaks Silence on U.K. Move
Meghan Markle was branded 'pathetic' after Thomas Markle's claims.
Aug. 27 2026, Published 5:58 p.m. ET
Meghan Markle is being "branded" pathetic after her estranged father's latest comments.
Per X user @Katsbigopinion2, the Duchess's father, Thomas Markle, claimed he didn't hear about the Sussexes' reported return to the United Kingdom from his daughter.
Thomas Markle allegedly claimed he found out about the Sussexes' move to the U.K. 'at the same time as the rest of the world.'
"I saw on CNN that they were returning to England. I found out about it at the same time as the rest of the world," Thomas' reported statement read, per the X handle.
"I'm hurt and upset that she doesn't give a d--- about me, even though I'm in hospital...," the statement continued.
Thomas also allegedly addressed Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, as the statement went on, "One day those kids will ask about their 'other' grandfather, the one who isn't King, the one that Meghan and Harry are apparently ashamed of. I hope they know how much I wanted to meet them."
Netizens Are Criticizing Meghan Markle After Thomas Markle's Comments
Social media users called Meghan Markle 'pathetic' after her estranged father's comments.
In the wake of these comments surfacing online, social media users are now criticizing Meghan for not reconciling with her estranged father.
One user, @bacusano5, wrote, "Your daughter is PATHETIC!"
Meanwhile, another user, @alwaysrushing92, penned, "It’s what happens when you have a psychopath, narcissist for a daughter who doesn’t deserve a father who has been thoughtful and raised her, paid for her education and loved her. He is useless to her ambitions. IMO she needs a 5150 exam."
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Thomas Markle said he is 'hurt and upset' by his daughter's behavior.
Another netizen, @angelakidd18, said, "Oi you done your best with her and it's her loss trust me not yours.just carry on living your life as you are and I hope you are feeling loved and cared for.because m is looking for G-- knows what she will never be happy as she wants the gold at the end of the rainbow."
One of the many X users sympathizing with him in the comment section, @MelanieCru8441, wrote, "My heart breaks for M’s father. I think he’s exactly right, unfortunately. He’s not royal, but neither are Princess Catherine’s family. M shouldn’t throw her family to the curb just because they might “embarrass” her. Besides…M constantly embarrasses herself all on her own!"
Some Social Media Users Are Defending Meghan
Meghan Markle's supporters defended her from the backlash after Thomas Markle's comments.
In the meantime, some other Meghan supporters jumped to her rescue at this alleged statement from Thomas.
An X user, @diasporahighsch, wrote, "Oh dear. Poor Daddy wouldn’t get that scoop for the DM. He blew his chance the day he decided to sell his daughter to the media. Made his bed. He can lie in it."
Another comment from @VeronicaGregson read, “Yes, that’s going to be enlightening for the children: a vile granddad who doesn’t see his other grandchildren either lies, online abuses, and relentlessly slanders his daughter to the British media, and a woman who’s a man who stole a royal title offered him money to abuse his daughter.”
