Meghan’s father Thomas Markle Snr showed throwback pictures of his family and the now-Duchess of Sussex during a 90-minute documentary dedicated to their difficult relationship. And some of the snaps clearly show the traits Meghan has passed on to her beloved son. 

In one snap, little Meghan can be seen wrapped up in an adorable yellow outfit while she curiously looks around.

Her father holds her up in the air, almost identical to a photo taken of Meghan holding Archie’s legs during a visit to Archbishop Desmond Tutu in September last year.

In another, Meghan is shown in the arms of her mother Doria Ragland while she looks intensively at something held by the yoga teacher.

In the picture, little Meghan’s nose is clearly visible and looks exactly like Archie’s. 

Mr Markle, who candidly admitted he had been paid to appear on TV, shared private snaps showing himself, Meghan and her mother Doria Ragland while discussing various periods of the Duchess of Sussex’ life.

Recalling the first time he held Meghan in his arms, Mr Markle showed a snap of himself changing the nappy of newborn Meghan.

In another picture, the now-Duchess of Sussex can be seen laid down on a bed as she looks away from the camera. 

Describing the rush of emotions he experienced the first time he saw Meghan, Mr Markle said we was “knocked out by that child”.

He told Channel 5: “When she was born I couldn’t have been happier.

“They handed her to me, I saw her face, her little fingers wrapped around my fingers and that was it, I was in love.

“I just knew she was going to be special. 

“I was just knocked out by that child.

“She was just beautiful and I just couldn’t put her down.

“When I came home from work I would just pick her up and carrying her all the time.”

The 75-year-old also shared footage of Meghan’s first school production and her high school graduation.  

Speaking about her first attempts at acting, Mr Markle said it was immediately clear to him that Meghan had a knack for it and would have become a star.

In several snaps, Meghan can be seen smiling at the camera, either wearing a school uniform or casual outfits.

Mr Markle also shared a picture showing Meghan and Doria smiling and hugging him during an event.

The picture, he said, was taken just a few years before she started starring in US legal drama Suits.

The 75-year-old now lives in Mexico after having worked in the Hollywood film industry, and hasn’t spoken to his daughter since May 2018, days before Meghan married Prince Harry in Windsor.   

Speaking about his financial condition and whether Meghan has ever supported him financially, Mr Markle said: “She has given me some money – she gave me $5,000 for Christmas once.

“The money she gave me has been gifts, only once or twice have I asked for help. 

“When she was angry with me she claimed that she had given me $20,000 over two years – but I paid for everything that got her to where she is not.

“I’m not asking for it back – but it’s awfully picky to focus on what she’s given me, ignoring what I’ve given her.”

Speaking about his decision to receive money to appear on camera and speak about Meghan and Harry, Mr Markle said: “At this point, they owe me. The royals owe me.

“Harry owes me, Meghan owes me. What I’ve been through I should be rewarded for.

“My daughter told me that when I reach my senior years she’ll take care of me.

“I’m in my senior years now – it’s time to look after Daddy.”    

Source: Read Full Article