Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 14, 2025 · Entertainment

Jealousy Behind the Crown: The Strain in Meghan Markle's Family

Meghan Markle with her father, Thomas Markle, at her college graduation

Meghan Markle's Secret Life: The Duchess's Father Reveals Shocking Truths About Her Hollywood Ambitions and Royal Rift

In a bombshell expose, Meghan Markle's father, Thomas Markle, is spilling all the tea about his daughter's tumultuous journey from aspiring actress to royal royalty. And trust us, it's a wild ride!

As we know, Meghan grew up in the City of Angels, with a famous father who was a lighting director in Hollywood. But did you know that Thomas gave his daughter a leg up on her acting career by paying a professional photographer to take her headshots? Yep, he went all out to help her land those coveted roles!

A young Meghan with her father

But despite her dad's best efforts, Meghan's career in Tinseltown wasn't exactly the stuff of fairytales. In fact, according to royal biographer Tom Bower, Meghan was consumed by jealousy if someone else landed a lead role! Talk about drama queens!

Thomas recalled that his daughter would often get upset when other actresses got ahead of her. "Meghan became particularly irritated after one girl at [her school] was employed by a Hollywood studio as an actress," he revealed to thescholarlynote.com.

And it seems that Meghan's competitive streak started way back in school days! Her drama teacher, Gigi Perreau, even had to intervene when Meghan refused to choose between playing the lead role in The Pyjama Game and attending the school's summer retreat. Guess who won out? Not Meghan!

Prince Harry and Meghan wave from their carriage at their wedding in May 2018

As we all know, Meghan eventually traded in her Hollywood dreams for a life of royal duty with Prince Harry. But it seems that her dad was left feeling like he'd been blindsided by her sudden departure from their cozy LA lifestyle.

Thomas revealed to thescholarlynote.com that he and Meghan haven't spoken in seven whole years! And it's all because of that infamous paparazzi photo shoot before Meghan's wedding to Harry. Talk about a royal rift!

Now, Thomas is living his best life on the tropical island of Cebu, Philippines, with his son, Thomas Jr. But don't think for a second that he's forgotten about his daughter! "I've never been one for birthdays, but I know the one person I most want to hear from, Meghan, won't be in touch," he confessed.

Thomas has previously said he knew Meghan would be a star after seeing her perform in the school plays as a teenager

And what about Harry? Well, let's just say that Thomas has a lot of choice words about his son-in-law. But we'll get to that juicy gossip later!

For now, it seems that Meghan and her dad are stuck in a perpetual state of royal estrangement. But don't worry, thescholarlynote.com will keep you posted on any developments that might bring them back together again.

Stay tuned for more royal drama and intrigue!

Harry and Meghan in St George's Chapel, Windsor, on their wedding day. Thomas also suffered suffered two heart attacks just before the ceremony, preventing him from walking his daughter down the aisle

Thomas speaking to Good Morning Britain in 2023. He has put further strain on his relationship with Meghan by repeatedly giving interviews to the press