Thomas Markle insists he heard of Meghan’s pregnancy ‘before it was made public’

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Take your pick from the tabloid stories about whether the Duchess of Sussex told her toxic father, Thomas Markle, about her pregnancy before she announced it to the world. Considering Kensington Palace didn’t release any kind of statement from Thomas Markle, and considering the palace wouldn’t even confirm that Thomas had been given a heads up ahead of time, my guess is that Meghan did not call her father at all. A source told Us Weekly that “Meghan did not tell Thomas Markle about the pregnancy. He found out the same time as the rest of the world.” But sources seemed to indicate to the Daily Mail that Meghan allowed a third party, her mom, to contact Thomas and tell him the news:

Thanks to his unedifying words and behaviour towards her and Prince Harry these past few months, Thomas Markle has alienated himself from them so completely that, according to insiders, Meghan didn’t even deign to call him to tell him she was to become a mother. Instead, it was left to Doria to inform him of the pregnancy. He has now pronounced himself ‘overjoyed’ by the news, and is said to have written a congratulatory letter to the couple. However, the tragic truth is that – unless there is a thawing of polar icecap proportions in his relationship with Meghan – Mr Markle is unlikely ever to see his sixth grandchild.

[From The Daily Mail]

Considering he didn’t come out and make a complete ass of himself within hours of the news breaking, I do think there’s a good chance that Doria spoke to her ex-husband, probably the night before the news came out, just so Thomas would “feel included,” but everyone still knows that the man is trash.

The Sun did an exclusive story wherein Thomas allegedly said that Meghan “will make a great mum.” The rest of The Sun piece is made up of quotes from unnamed sources (Samantha Markle) and then Samantha herself goes on the record. The unnamed source insists that Thomas “is absolutely delighted. He heard the news before it was made public and was overjoyed. He thinks Meghan will make a great mum as she is already so maternal. Thomas sees this as a chance to fix the problems between him, Meghan and Harry. He is desperate to be there for his grandchild and wants to play an active role in their life.” Meanwhile, Samantha’s statement was a series of threats about how Meghan “left Thomas out of the statement” and “If he is excluded, I won’t be happy. It is in the best interests of the baby for my dad to be included.” These people. Ugh.

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  1. L84Tea says:

    In the best interests of the baby? Excuse me, but sit down Sam. The only people who get to make that call are Harry and Megs. Gah, that woman!

    • RBC says:

      “ in the best interests of the baby” that sounds like a threat to me.

    • Digital Unicorn says:

      Its “ in the best interests of the baby” for that side of the family to be kept away. The fact remains that both Scammy and Thomas Jr kept their children away from Daddy Dearest – make you wonder what went on for them to keep him at arms length for many years.

      Thomas Markle Sr is a nasty toxic individual who would use and abuse both H&M, the RF and this baby to fuel his own ego and pocket.

    • Noodles says:

      I hate it when people use that excuse. They cannot seriously believe that it’s in the baby’s best interests!

  2. Loopy says:

    Someone or something finally got through to Thomas it seems, maybe Doria asked him to stop tormenting their daughter or the palace finally made a deal with to hush up.

    • Digital Unicorn says:

      Hmm, I think that the Palace has decided to play dirty with him given the hatchet job article that the National Enquirer did (syndicated in the Mirror and a few other UK tabloids) – they quoted him as admitting to snorting coke while ‘raising’ Meghan (it hints at he could have been an addict) and visiting Playboy clubs in the Philippines. Allegations that he’s now denying. I wonder what else he got up to over there – seems his past is being leaked not only to discredit him but as warnings to shut it and keep it shut.

      But then again, I’m probably wrong and something will happen to trigger him or he’s currently trying to negotiate a nice fat payout for his ‘story’.

  3. dietcokehead says:

    These are toxic, toxic people and the best thing for Baby Sussex is to never be within a mile’s distance of these two. Who knows what they would attempt to do?

    • Laura says:

      Totally, totally agree.
      My maternal grandfather was one of the most cruel, appalling people on the planet, a textbook narcissist through and through, and my Mom went to every length to ensure he would never, *ever* meet me, and my childhood was all the better for it.
      My cousins however, were not so lucky, as their parents were still firmly under his thumb before he died.

      I couldn’t imagine how different my childhood would have been had I been exposed to that monster, and I feel like Meghan is keenly aware of this possibility, too.
      Blood definitely isn’t thicker than water.

    • Susannah says:

      Agreed, you know if they were allowed to see baby Sussex the Markles would pretend to take sweet, family photos and then sell them to every tabloid in the world!

  4. Zapp Brannigan says:

    No he did not, I know this for a fact as TMZ did not release the news first. He would have sold her out, history shows us that he would have.

    Right now I would guess he is trying to get the best deal to sell his side of this story, his joy at finally becoming a grandfather (ignore those other grandkids, they are not royal) how he hopes to be included (Buy me a house Queen!) how he wants to be closer to Harry and Meghan (‘s wallets and bank accounts)

    • minx says:

      Exactly. Lying all around.

    • vanna says:

      Ditto – TMZ works 24/7, there is no way they could make sure he wouldn’t call them up and they would have broken the story immediately. Only way to keep it in their control, which is their MO, was to NOT tell him.

    • Christin says:

      If someone contacted him just one minute before the official release, it could be framed as advance notice. I’m imagining a generic text sent in the middle of the night (Pacific Time). I would not engage him in a phone conversation.

      • BB says:

        Yeah, I just don’t think they’d risk him knowing for hours before they officially announced it. They have absolutely no reason to trust him. He has proven time and time again that he cannot be trusted. I’m guessing if he had advance notice, it was 30 minutes or less.

  5. Eliza says:

    Is the Christening going to be Wedding Drama 2.0?

    • Swack says:

      Most likely.

    • Kittycat says:

      Sadly every happy event will have drama because it the white markles

    • Chaine says:

      Yep, you called it!

    • JadedBrit says:

      @Eliza of course it is! They can’t bear for Meghan to be happy in herself, when they don’t get to share in the glory or become a “footnote in history”. Look how they tried to sabotage her wedding. In the end it was a beautiful ceremony and their love was transparent and real, but Thomas Markle Sr and Junior, not to mention Samantha’s antics, cast a deep pall over the whole thing. She and Harry will always remember the crisis leading up to their special day.

    • Pandy says:

      Oh GROAN – didn’t think of that scenario!!! Of course it will … Samantha might show up at the gates again LOLLLLLLL.

  6. Melania says:

    Samantha is so pressed. I bet she strongly desires access to Meghan, Harry and their child so she can see information to the tabloids. The same applies to her father. They must be steaming seeing how Doria was warmly welcomed in the Royal Family.

    • Christin says:

      Actions (or inactions) have consequences. Amazing that age 50-something and 70-something people don’t realize that and choose to play victim.

  7. Oliviajoy1995 says:

    Samantha always makes these vague threats. What is she going to do if they leave her dad out, sue for custody? Clearly Meghan DGAF what Samantha thinks or says. Meghan’s family is the absolute worst. This woman is probably in heaven that Meghan is pregnant. Now she can give paid interviews for the next year at least. Why they keep paying her is beyond me.

  8. Seraphina says:

    He needs to get over himself.

  9. Who ARE these people? says:

    Baby’s other grandpa will be the next King of England so it should balance out.

    • Jessamine says:

      And considering how affectionate he is toward Harry and Meghan, methinks Charles will be next-leveling Doting Grandpa when it comes to their Polo Baby!

      • Melly says:

        Totally agree. I predict M&H will let Charles play a very active roll in their child’s life.

      • LahdidahBaby says:

        Charles also seems to think a lot of Doria. He was so friendly to her at the wedding, and offered her his arm so that she didn’t have to walk out alone.

        Actually, seeing his warm treatment of both Meghan and her mum has made me like him a lot better than I ever have before. (Which I’ll admit was not much.)

  10. Cran says:

    ‘It’s in the best interest of the baby for my dad to be included’ sounds exactly like the threat she intended it to be. Really hope Meghan stands her ground and keeps her distance. The behaviour of her dad and his kids keeps them on the wrong side of the tracks. It’s in her baby’s best interest that she leave them there.

  11. Becks1 says:

    Its one thing for Samantha to threaten and insult Meghan; when she starts coming for Harry’s child, the great-grandchild of the monarch and the grandchild of the future monarch I think she is going to have a much bigger problem on her hands. I’m not sure what, ha, but I don’t think the palace is going to take kindly to threats against a royal baby.

    • Mego says:

      Yeah I was thinking the same thing. Tom and Scam better be very very careful and I believe it would be Harry who would freak out if they went too far with threats and what not.

    • LahdidahBaby says:

      Yes. I thought those words about the baby were scary and unhinged.

  12. Snap Happy says:

    BS. He just wants to appear that he still has access.

  13. Christin says:

    What a bossy statement to make. It’s not your child, and no one owes you anything. Sounds like she needs to work on her own familial relationships anyway.

  14. JadedBrit says:

    Thomas Markle Sr – narcissist. Liar, whiner, full of grandiose ideas, indiscreet, manipulative, devaluing, unable to respect other’s needs, addictive and risk taking behaviours, vicious when he doesn’t get his own way. Samantha Markle (Grant) – [learned from Daddy how to be a narcissist] lying, attention seeking, discarding those not useful to her, abusive, never learns to hear the word “no”, stalks, is pushy and – given her statement above – threatening.
    Neither has the slightest redeeming features.
    I’d be knocked over with a feather if Doria didn’t do a Tiger impression if they came in range, let alone the Duchess.

  15. Vanessa says:

    I don’t believe thomas knew in advance he lying he found out like everyone in the news I think meghan has been done with her father seen he went on the British morning show. As for that troll Samantha she needs to mind her own damn business she has some nerve to think that she threat meghan I saw this interview where she said that everything is doris fault how Doris is the reason that Thomas and Meghan dont talk anymore. This woman is unhinged I hope the British media would have some sort of respect for meghan since she pregnant but I guess not .

  16. Cee says:

    Bye Felicia. Baby Sussex will grow up far away from your toxicity. Thank God Doria will be a part of that kid’s life.

  17. aquarius64 says:

    Dad’s interview is to save face and Sam’s threats proves the Markles were out of the loop. The palace has receipts on Dad and it’s going to drip it out if Dad doesn’t shut it. The royals have other plans for Sam; she doesn’t know it yet.

    • Digital Unicorn says:

      Yes, am sure the IRS will come to visit her soon for all the money she’s making while supposedly still on social security. Am sure they have the receipts on the allegations of child and spousal abuse against her. She is also alleged to have been abusive/violent toward her own mother.

      • Christin says:

        I know two completely wheelchair-bound (paralyzed) people who have to work. Since Sam seems able to routinely give interviews and travel, the disability investigators might want to take note. There are plenty of call centers and desk-based jobs she could likely do.

  18. The Original Mia says:

    He’s shown that he will betray Meghan and Harry any chance he gets. I highly doubt they would trust a secret this big and personal to him. Nope. I also doubt, from my own experience with my divorced parents, that Doria called and told him anything. He found out like the rest of us. From KP twitter.

  19. Amelie says:

    Yeah he’s never seeing that kid or any other kids Harry and Meghan have. I wouldn’t blame Meghan if she never contacted him again. His behavior before the wedding was definitely not the first time he pulled something like that, but it was the first time it was so public since before she was not as famous and no one was focusing on her relatives. The fact he humiliated her on such a big world stage–I don’t think it’ll ever be okay again.

    • Digital Unicorn says:

      It also makes you think about what stunts he pulled before her first wedding, you know the one he claimed to have not only been at but paid for with FB shares that he sold for less than they were worth (not researching first that FB didn’t go public until several months after her first wedding – he was quickly outed with the lie).

  20. Marnie says:

    He’s toxic trash. I never believe anything out of his mouth.

  21. Anastasia says:

    I think it’s in the baby’s best interests to keep him or her as far away from the White Markles as possible!

  22. Crowhood says:

    Sure, Jan.

  23. YankLynn says:

    Since Thomas is overflowing with grandfatherly yearnings I’d suggest he channel it towards the grandchildren he already has. I know Samantha has children and doesn’t the brother too ? Call him on his bs. Just like Samantha who carries on about his fragile health but I don’t see her moving him into her house or her moving to Mexico to be close to him. And she could traipse around Europe without him dying in her absence but Meghan can’t be living in England without his death being her responsibility.

    I can’t see how they could share news like that with him in advance. Unless with the time difference Doria called him only at a point knowing he wouldn’t have time to get to TMZ before Harry and Meghan actually announced it. I think him knowing ahead is just more fantasy jibberish from that camp.

  24. Christina says:

    Lanne, Anastasia and Vanessa, THANK YOU for seeing what is as obvious as the nose on my damn face.

    White folks who don’t get it: if you don’t understand, ask about it. YOU may not see what is transparent to those of us who live it, but ask WHY we POC opine as we do. You might learn something. Respect our experience, White women. Our experience and opinions are valid, too. And to those wonderful White women who get it, thank you. Celebitchy’s writing never makes me feel like my opinion doesn’t matter, but lots of White women get all bent out of shape forcing themselves not to see what WE LIVE on the daily. Sheesh… oh yeah, but I DON’T live it on the daily because I can pass for white. I get to live it when I watch my friends, family, child, and my TV.

    • With the amount of info that is out there and how many times it has been patiently explained to them, there is really no excuse for the people who claim “racism” against whites-the predominant race. People who complain when you mention “whiteness” are only outing themselves for who they are. Don’t entertain them. By the way. I’m white, but I know better and I try and listen and learn.

  25. Crassino Royale says:

    I can’t even with the WhiteMarkles. Ugh. We need to stop posting about them, Celebitchy. Good lord, poor Meghan. The level of toxicity is too much. Ya’ know what’s funny? The inevitable restraining order that’s coming Samantha’s way if she keeps at it. She nuts. Can you imagine growing up with someone like that? I did. Haven’t talk to them in 13 yrs. Ask me if I miss them. ; )

  26. Helen Smith says:

    Samantha’s like a chihuahua in a locked car barking and jumping aggressively. She makes a lot of noise but isn’t a threat to Meghan and Harry.

  27. Chatty Cath says:

    The U.K. tabloids made the most disgusting slurs on Meghan when she was Harry’s girlfriend. They have ‘learned their lesson ‘ with the grossest comments giving way to sly slurs and mock up pictures of ‘what the baby will look like’. I must admit I wasn’t keen on the marriage to begin with as I’m Catholic and she had been married before but I take it they went through all the proper channel, the marriage is legit and more importantly Harry and Meghan are in love, Samantha & Thomes Jnr and Snr remind me of characters in a fairytale and we know what happens to THEM.