Royal Family’s ‘true feelings’ towards Meghan Markle after father’s arrest - expert

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The Royal Family are going to feel "some sympathy" for Meghan Markle as she deals with the sadness surrounding her father's arrest last week, according to one royal expert. The…

The Royal Family are going to feel "some sympathy" for Meghan Markle as she deals with the sadness surrounding her father's arrest last week, according to one royal expert. The Duchess of Sussex has had a fractured relationship with her husband's royal relatives for many years, particularly since she decided to step down from royal duties in 2020.

The 45-year-old has since used televised and published interviews to share her views on the royal life she experienced, even accusing the family of not getting her help for her mental health when she was pregnant with Prince Archie. Both Meghan and Prince Harry also spoke of their experience in the Firm on their Netflix series, Harry & Meghan, in 2022.

Thomas Markle Snr, whom Meghan has been estranged from for many years, was arrested and charged last week in connection with allegations involving purported child sex abuse material, which he has called "sick lies". The 82-year-old has not seen his youngest daughter in many years, and he has never met Prince Harry, Prince Archie, or Princess Lilibet.

Speaking to the Daily Express, US-based royal expert Marlene Koenig has said she believes the royals will show compassion for Meghan during this difficult time in her life. She added that, even if they hold some sympathy for the Duchess of Sussex, they are unlikely to see this as a way to reunite and end their years-long feud.

She said: "There may be some sympathy for Meghan within the Royal Family, but that does not mean doors will open for either of them.

"Learning that Meghan’s father is an alleged paedophile does not ameliorate the tensions and issues that face [Prince Harry and Prince William]."

She also added that she can't imagine this changing anything in the feud between Harry and his brother, who is the heir to the throne.

She added that she believes William will just continue to focus on the one thing that matters to him: his wife, their three children and also his father.

Harry and Meghan are thought to be gearing up to…

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