Thomas Markle would be back from the royal wedding apparently "reduced both Meghan and Harry to tears"

When Meghan Markle's father, Thomas Markle, revealed at the last minute that he could not attend the royal wedding, the future Duchess of Susbad confirmed the news in a brief but cordial statement. "Unfortunately, my father will not attend our wedding, I have always taken care of my dad and hope that we can give him the space he needs." to focus on his health, " his message has begun.

But his reaction behind the scenes was much more emotional. According to a new report from The telegraph, the shocking news of Thomas Markle's absence at the wedding "reduced both Meghan and Harry in tears."

The tragedy was not just a withdrawal from Thomas's ceremony at the last minute. A few days earlier, he had been caught staging his own paparazzi photos in order to improve his image before the royal wedding.

In the wake of the scandal, Thomas announced that he was not going to attend the wedding so as not to interfere with the royal family, but the next day he changed his mind because he wanted to accompany his daughter in l & # 39; driveway. Shortly after, he announced that he had to undergo a heart operation to relieve severe chest pain and would not be able to recover in time for the wedding.

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The back-and-forth drama, which took place a few days before the wedding, "perhaps explains why the prince made such great efforts so that his future wife could have all that she wanted the big day, "according to the newspaper. The telegraph. A source told journalist Camilla Tominey that the Duke of Susbad is "extremely protective, of course" of the duchess.

In the end, Prince Charles, who is said to love his daughter-in-law, stepped in for Thomas and led Meghan into the alley. "I asked him and I think he knew it would happen and he immediately said," Yes, of course, I'll do whatever Meghan needs and I'm here to support you, "Harry recalls. in a recent royal documentary.

In an interview after the wedding, Thomas Markle said it was "honored" that Prince Charles took his place, but that it was sad to miss the event. "I was jealous, I would have liked to be there, I would have liked it to be me," he said. "But thank God he was here."