Meghan Markle has ‘a complete lack of trust’ in her estranged father Thomas, author says: ‘It’s a sad story’ - Fox News

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It will take more than televised pleads for Meghan Markle to trust her father again.

In 2018, Morton wrote a book on the Duchess of Sussex titled "Meghan: A Hollywood Princess," which explores the former "Suits" star’s rise to stardom and whirlwind marriage to Prince Harry, 37.

Featuring new chapters and interviews with some of Markle’s family members and closest friends, it examines the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s lives behind palace doors, as well as what ultimately led to their decision to step back as senior royals.

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Thomas famously declined to attend the 2018 royal wedding of the duke and duchess after he took part in staged paparazzi photos.

Thomas Markle alleged that Meghan Markle stopped speaking to him after the royal wedding.

Morton said that Harry is just as fiercely protective over his family.

"[When it comes to paparazzi], Harry goes into combat mode," said Morton.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s departures from royal duties began in 2020 over what they described as the British media’s intrusions and racist attitudes towards the former "Suits" star.

This image provided by Harpo Productions shows Prince Harry, from left, and Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, in conversation with Oprah Winfrey.

The duchess talked about the intense isolation she felt inside the royal family that led her to contemplate suicide.

Morton pointed out that this isn’t the first time a member of the royal family has written a book.

As for Markle and her father putting aside their differences, Morton said "it’s complicated."

Meghan Markle and her family reside in California