Thomas Markle hurt by Sussexes' UK move without meeting grandchildren

Thomas Markle, the estranged father of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, has expressed deep hurt after learning through television reports that his daughter and Prince Harry are planning to relocate to the United Kingdom with their two children. The 82-year-old, who is recovering in a U.S. rehabilitation center following the amputation of his left leg, stated he found out about the move at the same time as the general public, dashing his hopes of a potential reconciliation.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, along with their children, seven-year-old Prince Archie and five-year-old Princess Lilibet, are reportedly preparing to return to Britain before the end of August 2026. The move would mark a return to the country they departed in 2020 after stepping back from their roles as senior working members of the royal family. According to reports, the couple have enrolled their children in a British school, with classes expected to begin in September. Buckingham Palace representatives declined to comment, and a spokesperson for Harry and Meghan did not respond to requests for comment.

Thomas Markle told The Mail on Sunday that he first heard the news via CNN. "I saw on CNN that they were...