Meghan Markle and Prince Harry released two official christening photos to mark the baptism of their son Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor. In a touching group shot, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex posed on a regal green chair surrounded by close relatives. The only family members on Meghan’s side was her mother Doria Ragland. If royal watchers had been hoping for a reunion picture between Meghan and her estranged Thomas Markle they were disappointed.

The former lighting director, 74, confirmed he did not get an invite to the private christening inside Windsor Castle.

What did Thomas Markle say?

Thomas told The Mail on Sunday: “I have been asked if I would have liked to have gone to Britain to see my new grandson being christened.

“I was an altar boy at age 12, a confirmed member of the Queen’s church at age 14, and Archie is my new grandson, so of course I would have enjoyed being there for the blessing, wishing Archie and his parents health and happiness.”

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He added he wished his grandson “nothing but health and happiness” for the future.

Meghan’s dad was speaking from his home in Rosarito Beach, Mexico, where he now lives.

Father and daughter have not spoken for more than a year.

Their relationship soured after he posed for staged paparazzi shots in order to spruce up his image ahead of the Royal Wedding 2018.

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Thomas has since apologised to his daughter several times but has repeatedly given interviews about Meghan and Harry to the media.

Sunday’s article highlighted Thomas’s Anglican faith.

He was revealed to have attended the Episcopal Church of the Nativity where he grew up in Newport, Pennsylvania.

Meghan was said not to have been christened as a child as mum Doria followed the teachings of Indian yoga guru Paramahansa Yogananda.

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The Duchess was baptised before her wedding to Prince Harry last year by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby.

The Archbishop officiated Archie’s baptism on Saturday.

Meghan and Harry released two pictures of the christening on their SussexRoyal Instagram page, which has almost nine million followers.

The couple, who have been criticised for keeping details of Archie’s christening, private thanked the public being “incredibly supportive”.

The message said: “The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are so happy to share the joy of this day with members of the public who have been incredibly supportive since the birth of their son.

“They thank you for your kindness in welcoming their first born and celebrating this special moment.”

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