Meghan Markle’s family on her father’s side sat down to chat about their distant relationship with the Duchess. In a revealing interview with 7NEWS Spotlight, Meghan’s father, Thomas Markle Sr., half-sister Samantha, and half-brother Thomas Jr. shared their opinions on why they think Meghan cut off ties with them after marrying into the British Royal Family.

According to the family members, Meghan distanced herself from them publicly because she deemed them unworthy of the royal family. They haven’t had any contact with Meghan since 2018 when her father staged paparazzi photos before the royal wedding, which led Meghan to cut ties with her father’s side of the family. Samantha harshly criticized Meghan and called their relationship “toxic” and unhealthy.

During the interview, Thomas Sr. expressed his desire to reconcile with his daughter, and the family shared old video clips showcasing Meghan’s close relationship with her father and the rest of the family. The interview also addressed Prince Harry’s comments about Meghan grieving the loss of her father.

Thomas Sr. acknowledged that the private letter he leaked to the Daily Mail was insulting and cruel and that he had to “get his side out” after Meghan shared the letter with six other people. The interview concluded with the release of a throwback photo of Meghan, which the family questioned whether it would elicit a negative reaction from her. The family also criticized Harry’s past experiences and actions and questioned whether the couple genuinely desired privacy.