The Duke & Duchess of Sussex do not have time for such overdone excess from estranged relations. Meghan's Dad was offered the opportunity to be brought into the royal fold. He declined out of ignorance, stupidity, pride or all three, etc. Frankly, I don't believe Meghan has been too close with her Dad for years. There's obviously been ups and downs. Yet she clearly has kept in touch with him, or she wouldn't have informed him when she began dating Prince Harry.
It's fortunate that the media never located her Dad until sometime after the engagement announcement! I think the older siblings have been a thorn in the Dad's side since forever with their bickering and their bitterness. Likely, Meghan's growing success on
Suits had led to further jealousy from the half-sobsters. But as someone posted on the recent Tom Sr. DF story, nobody knew or cared back then. Meghan had become successful in Toronto, but she was still an under-the-radar star on a successful, but not widely watched cable television series, so there was no interest by the press in baiting her family members to tell-all. Therefore, the crazy family drama was not publicly broadcast until Prince Harry entered the picture. Meghan had survived her divorce, the Markles, and her parents' break-up and moved on with her life. I'm sure her Dad was supportive and helpful as she was struggling to make it in Hollywood, and proud once she did make it by landing
Suits.
However, the older sibs were probably fit-to-be-tied once Meghan began making a lot of money and garnering increasing success in Toronto, especially since Sam & Tom Jr. both appear to squabble over and covet money. That could be one reason why Markle Sr. decamped to Mexico to get out of their line of fire. But he cluelessly had to be listening to Sam's rants and meddling 'advice' to have begun engaging with the tabloid press himself. That's the road Markle Sr. went down which has cooked his goose with the Palace. Meghan may be heartbroken, but I think she had a good cry and then (with Harry's support) she got over her Dad and his betrayals soon after he blabbed to TMZ about not going to the wedding. Once he was confirmed unable to go for medical reasons, that was it. Not being at your daughter's wedding is unthinkable. I'm sure he was offered help, and any medical problems could have been attended to earlier had he been willing to go to London sooner. He allowed himself to be dragged down by his own pride, anxiety and the nagging by his older offspring. It kind of seems to me that he was uneasy about attending the wedding anyway. Maybe he wanted to go, but was conflicted.
To be honest, I actually do not think Markle Sr. was truly wanted at the royal wedding after his first faux pas, despite spin to the contrary. How can he be trusted? He can't be. The morning show appearance definitely sealed his fate. At least before he made that bonehead decision, Meghan was still in contact with him. By appearing on the British morning show that was definitely the final straw/ nail in the coffin of estrangement. Although, I still think Markle Sr. was obviously used by Piers Morgan and crew.
In any case, the Markles have now made pretty much all the big money they are going to off of Meghan's royal fame. I think the big bucks leeching is over, although the press may not be completely through with trying to wring them for trash-talking. They all just need to go away.
OMG re the additional stuff Markle Sr said (apparently to
The Sun) about Meghan's 'pained' smile.
Please, Mr. Markle, you are only adding to any discomfort she might be feeling. If Meghan is at all anguished right now, it has to be due to having to overcome the specter of odd family members such as yourself trying to tear her down, when this should be the happiest time of her life. Good grief!