LONDON: Meghan Markle's father Thomas on Monday stated that new son-in-law Prince Harry had prompt him to present US President US Donald Trump "a chance" in comments likely to reason discomfort for the royal family.
Thomas Markle told ITV's Good Morning Britain (GMB) that Harry had stated "give Donald Trump a chance," including: "I sort of disagreed with that, but I still like Harry, that's his politics, I had my politics."
When asked by means of host Piers Morgan if he believed the prince was once a Trump fan, he answered "I would hope not, now."
The comments will elevate awkward questions for Harry, who is expected to remain largely apolitical.
Markle also stated that all the way through a "loose conversation" with Harry, the prince had stated Brexit was once "something we have to try" even though "there was no real commitment to it".
"I think he was open to the experiment," added Markle.
The 73-year-old stated his daughter had cried when he informed them he wouldn't attend the wedding due to center surgical procedure -- amid a furore after he was once found to have gained cost for staged paparazzi images.
Markle told GMB that he had agreed to the pictures with the intention to present a greater symbol, however "obviously all that went to hell, and I feel bad about it."
He ended up gazing the wedding from California, with Prince Charles taking his position and strolling Meghan down the aisle.
"I was very upset that it wasn't me," he stated, however added "I can't think of a better replacement than someone like Prince Charles."
"The unfortunate thing for me now is I'm a footnote in one of the greatest moments in history rather than the dad walking her down the aisle. That upsets me somewhat."
He called his new son-in-law a "great" and "interesting guy", and expects the couple to try for children soon.
Recalling the moment when Harry asked him for the precise to marry his daughter, Markle told the prince: "You are a gentleman, promise me you will never raise your hand against my daughter and of course I will grant you my permission."
Thomas Markle told ITV's Good Morning Britain (GMB) that Harry had stated "give Donald Trump a chance," including: "I sort of disagreed with that, but I still like Harry, that's his politics, I had my politics."
When asked by means of host Piers Morgan if he believed the prince was once a Trump fan, he answered "I would hope not, now."
The comments will elevate awkward questions for Harry, who is expected to remain largely apolitical.
Markle also stated that all the way through a "loose conversation" with Harry, the prince had stated Brexit was once "something we have to try" even though "there was no real commitment to it".
"I think he was open to the experiment," added Markle.
The 73-year-old stated his daughter had cried when he informed them he wouldn't attend the wedding due to center surgical procedure -- amid a furore after he was once found to have gained cost for staged paparazzi images.
Markle told GMB that he had agreed to the pictures with the intention to present a greater symbol, however "obviously all that went to hell, and I feel bad about it."
He ended up gazing the wedding from California, with Prince Charles taking his position and strolling Meghan down the aisle.
"I was very upset that it wasn't me," he stated, however added "I can't think of a better replacement than someone like Prince Charles."
"The unfortunate thing for me now is I'm a footnote in one of the greatest moments in history rather than the dad walking her down the aisle. That upsets me somewhat."
He called his new son-in-law a "great" and "interesting guy", and expects the couple to try for children soon.
Recalling the moment when Harry asked him for the precise to marry his daughter, Markle told the prince: "You are a gentleman, promise me you will never raise your hand against my daughter and of course I will grant you my permission."
Prince Harry told Meghan's dad to 'give Trump a chance': Interview
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