Since Meghan Markle stepped into the royal household to live the life of royalty with Prince Harry, the years have gone by piecing together the challenges of the two. Although the last few years were unsparing about the Sussexes’ persistent media trials, 2025 brought a change of pace with the Duchess’ upcoming Netflix era on its way to flip the script on their bad times once and for all. Amidst the anticipation of Markle’s show and a newfound frenzy among the royal supporters for her solid comeback to the lifestyle arena, her estranged father recently made headlines for mentioning her ex-husband in a shocking statement.

While Markle’s bitter relationship with her father is not unknown to the world, what could have brought back the ghost of the past?

Meghan Markle may have found her happily ever after with the Prince. But that cannot negate her past since, under the spotlight, nothing remains buried for too long. In a recent conversation with Daily Mail, the Duchess's father, Thomas Markle, announced his decision to leave behind the Mexico abode he lived in for 10 years for a new life abroad. As he was packing up years of memories, full of Markle’s pictures and school reports, there laid videos of her wedding with Trevor Engelson.

“I really liked Trevor,” her father admitted before lamenting Engelson may not have known the reasons behind Markle's parting ways. The Duchess married Hollywood producer Engelson in Jamaica in 2011 and divorced in 2014—two years before meeting Prince Harry. “To be with him at this time, particularly over Christmas, felt especially emotional,” Mr. Markle said. Although his decision to relocate does not allude even remotely to the Sussex couple, his sentimental reflection was hard to ignore.

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Mr. Markle’s transatlantic move comes when his daughter is about to turn a new chapter of her life. But the most important question mark lies about the future of his bond with his grandchildren.

In his conversation with Daily Mail, Thomas Markle was resolute in his decision to move abroad, despite having his comfort zone for decades in America. While his resilience was commendable, Meghan Markle’s father clarified he was “ready for a change.” However, the question is whether this transformation will make the distance more profound for his grandchildren. Although he has never met them, Mr. Markle has somewhat accepted the worst possibility. 

Yet, if the opportunity ever flung open the door, the Duchess’ father would be all in getting to know them. Additionally, he has not renewed the lease of his Mexican abode with plans to explore options with his son and Markle’s half-brother. Although much of his decision-making depends on his intention to live a quieter life, even after his persistent admissions of trying to move on, his recollections paint a picture of the past he probably still dwells in.

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