Meghan Markle's former pal warns her 'do the right thing' as dad's health declines
01.05.2023 - 09:09
/ dailyrecord.co.uk
Meghan's Markle former pal Lizzie Cundy is urging the Duchess to put the past behind her and mend her relationship with her sick father.
Thomas Markle, 78, has had multiple health scares in recent years, including a stroke in May 2022 which left him in hospital and has affected his speech, the Mirror reports. He also underwent heart surgery in 2018, missing Meghan and Prince Harry's wedding before suffering a second heart attack days after.
Despite Thomas' health continuing to deteriorate and his desperate pleas to reconcile with his daughter, the two are still not on talking terms.
Thomas previously revealed the contents of his hospital bill which showed his discharge date was on May 17, two days before Meghan tied the knot.
Now, the pair have no relationship at all after members of the Markle family went behind the Duchess' back and leaked stories to the media.
Speaking to the Mirror, Lizzie, 54, said: "Meghan needs to do the right thing at last before it's too late.
"Her dad is seriously ill, he's had a terrible stroke and he's trying to reach out to her – family is everything, she needs to realise it. As does Harry, Thomas hasn't met his grandchildren, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet yet."
The former friends met in 2013 when Lizzie was asked to sit with the Suits actress at a charity event hosted by her pal John Cauldwell. Meghan allegedly wanted a role on Made in Chelsea and Lizzie attempted to set her up with Ashley Cole.
In what Thomas has claimed to be his final interview, he issued a direct emotional plea to the Duchess as he begged: "How can I fix this?"
The 78-year-old previously said he was 'lucky to be alive' after his most recent stroke which has seen his two other kids, Thomas Jnr and Samantha Markle rally to