<p id=”par-1_33″>It’s no secret that <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/meghan-markle/?swcfpc=1″>Meghan Markle</a> and her father, Thomas Markle, aren’t and haven’t been on speaking terms for years. The two have been estranged since 2018 when Meghan <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/prince-harry-was-able-to-marry-meghan-markle-because-she-didnt-do-this-1-thing-in-her-past.html/”>married Prince Harry</a>. </p>
<p id=”par-2_69″>Thomas was supposed to walk his daughter <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/meghan-markle-stunned-prince-charles-4-words-offered-walk-down-aisle.html/?swcfpc=1″>down the aisle at her royal wedding</a>. But questions about that were raised when just before the event, he was involved in an orchestrated paparazzi photo scandal. He then fell ill and did not attend the affair. It’s believed that the duchess stopped speaking to him right around the time. But Thomas never stopped speaking — to the media that is. </p>
<p id=”par-3_49″>Meghan’s dad tried to get to her the only way he thought he could by pleading and later lashing out in the press. None of that worked though as the <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/meghan-markle-getting-residual-checks-suits-surprise-streaming-success.html/”>former <em>Suits</em> star</a> refused to talk to him and never introduced him to Harry or their two children. </p>
<p id=”par-4_28″>Now, Thomas is revealing that he’s leaving America and moving abroad and he has a message for Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, who he’ll likely never meet. </p>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-where-thomas-markle-is-moving-to-and-why”>Where Thomas Markle is moving to and why</h2>
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<p id=”par-5_27″>Thomas currently resides in Rosarito, Mexico, which is located 10 miles south of the U.S.–Mexico border and is a part of the greater San Diego–Tijuana region. </p>
<p id=”par-6_50″>He shared his plans about leaving America and why with the <a href=”https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/royals/article-14250231/Meghan-father-America-world-exclusive-interview-Thomas-Markle-grandchildren.html” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>Daily Mail</a>, telling the publication: “I am getting away from the politics of the States that disappoints me. At 80, it is time to go somewhere where the people are lovely, and I can enjoy a quieter, friendlier existence.”</p>
<p id=”par-7_24″>Thomas thinks somewhere in Asia will be a good fit where he can live out the rest of his life “peacefully” without any “drama.”</p>
<p id=”par-8_63″>“In Southeast Asia the medical care is good, you can live reasonably cheaply, the people are kind and respect older people and the food is healthy,” he explained, adding, “Mostly I just want peace. At 80, none of us know how long we have left. I want whatever time I have to be peaceful with none of the awful drama of recent years.”</p>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-thomas-has-a-message-for-his-grandchildren-archie-and-lilibet-who-he-never-met”>Thomas has a message for his grandchildren, Archie and Lilibet, who he never met</h2>
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<p id=”par-9_24″>Thomas accepts that he may never see his daughter again or ever meet his son-in-law and grandchildren but insists his door “is always open.”</p>
<p id=”par-10_34″>“I don’t like some of the things my daughter has done but I will always love her. My door is always open to her. I love her and that will never change,” he said.</p>
<p id=”par-11_28″>The retired television lighting director also has a message for Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet declaring that his “dream” was to one day bring his “whole family together.”</p>
<p id=”par-12_61″>Thomas pointed out that King Charles is in the same boat as he is and doesn’t get to see the grandchildren either noting: “I’m a grandfather and he is King of England — but he too is a grandfather who would like to see his grandkids. I’m not running away. I am going in search of a more positive life. </p>
<p id=”par-13_39″>“Every day I see something about Meghan. This week it has been the new TV show. I wish her no ill will. My dream is that one day I could bring my whole family together, like a ‘normal’ family.”</p>