Speaking about the way Meghan has been portrayed in the reports, Thomas, 74, toldThe Mail on Sunday, “I don’t recognize this person.”
“The Meghan I know was always sweet, kind, generous,” he added. “She was always demanding but never rude.”
The interview was published shortly after Kensington Palaceissued a rare denial amid feud rumorsin early December,responding to a reportthat Kate, 36, had gotten angry with Meghan, 37, over how she treated Kate’s staff ahead of her wedding toPrince Harryin May.
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Thomas went on to share that he “taught” Meghan to always have respect for those who worked behind the scenes.
“I taught her to have respect for the crew. They can make you look good or awful,” he toldThe Mail on Sunday.
He admitted that because of their lengthy separation, “I don’t pretend to know what she’s like now.”
Thomas has indicated thathe has not spoken to his daughter since she married Harryon May 19. Afterpublicly wavering on the decision, Thomasdid not attend Meghan’s wedding in May, citing heart problems. In his absence,Prince Charles stepped in and walked Meghan down the aisleafter she “sadly” confirmed days before the nuptials that Thomas would not be attending the wedding as originally planned.
Thomas has since made controversial statements about his daughter, such asdeclaring that Meghan seemed “terrified”of her new duties in July andcomparing the royal family to a “cult”in August. Also that month,Thomas admitted that he lied to Harryabout staged paparazzi photos as the couple was preparing for their special day.
Although the palace chose to respond to the report about Kate and Meghan’s alleged feud over Meghan’s treatment of staffers, they said that they will not be drawn into additional reports — including one that said Kate was “left in tears” after a fitting forPrincess Charlotte’s bridesmaid dress ahead of Meghan’s wedding. PEOPLE previously confirmed that the incident did take place.
Several insiders have told PEOPLE that there was a notable amount of “stress” surrounding those involved in the wedding. Still, a royal wedding guest previously told PEOPLE thatPrince William“was in ajokey, wonderful mood” at Meghan and Harry‘s private evening reception — and that Kate was in “great form.”
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During the interview, Thomas also revealed that he had even “hand-delivered a letter” to Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland — who hasremained close with Meghan— asking if she knew “why our daughter won’t speak to me.”
“I have made dozens of attempts to reach my daughter via text and letters, but she and Harry have put up a wall of silence,” he toldThe Mail on Sunday.
Amid reports of tension,PEOPLE confirmedearlier this week that Kate and her husbandPrince Williamwill be joining the rest of the royal family, including Harry and Meghan, in Norfolk for Christmas withQueen Elizabethat Sandringham.
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Contrary to reports oftension between brothers William and Harry and their wives, a source recently told PEOPLE that the couplesenjoyed a memorable first Christmas together last year, when Meghan made her debut walk to church with the royal family on Christmas Day.
“They really loved Christmas and all had a wonderful time,” the source said. “I think the two women got on — they are definitely not best friends, but it was a really special time for them all to spend together.”
source: people.com
