Meghan Markle's relationship with her father, Thomas Markle, became strained after she began dating Prince Harry. The rift deepened before her 2018 wedding to Harry, when her father was unable to attend. In his absence, King Charles III walked her down the aisle. Her relationship with senior royals also grew complicated after she joined the royal household. Just two years later, the couple stepped down as senior royals and relocated to the US.
From there, they spoke out about the Firm in interviews, and with the release of Harry's memoir 'Spare', choosing a new path on their own terms. Harry and Meghan have now sparked widespread debate with their reunion with King Charles and Queen Camilla - the same royals they publicly criticised in the past. Their arrival in the UK for an extended stay has also raised questions about the motive behind the move.
Many are particularly shocked by Meghan's decision to return to royal circles after her past reservations, claims and allegations against some members of the family. She previously alleged that during her time at the Palace, she was pushed to take drastic steps. Now, she has returned to the country and the people she once left amid those complaints.
But her continued distance from her estranged father, Thomas Markle, who recently faced serious health issues and underwent surgery, has sparked another wave of discussion. Meghan did not respond to Thomas's heartfelt plea to see his grandchildren, Archie and Lilibet. She also reportedly did not visit the hospital to check on his health, leaving observers questioning the motives behind her UK return.