Meghan Markle's father accuses daughter of 'cheapening' royal institution

Thomas Markle has accused his daughter Meghan Markle of “cheapening” British Royal family after 'stepping back' as 'senior members' along with husband, Prince Harry on January 19. In comments made on documentary which will be broadcasted by British Channel, Thomas called decision of couple to work and become financially independent is “disappointing” and embarrassing”. According to him, Meghan “got every girl's dream” and w, she took a decision of “tossing that away for money”. 

estranged far spoke from Mexico where he lives, as Queen Elizabeth II and Duke and Duchess of Sussex signed separation agreement. Thomas t only accused couple of undermining “one of greatest long-living institutions ever” but also said that Prince Harry and Meghan are “destroying” it. 

Thomas' statements come while relations with his daughter still remain tense as Meghan and her far might have to testify against each or regarding a lawsuit filed against Mail by Meghan. Thomas and Meghan have remained estranged since his daughter married Prince Harry, and recently, he called m both “lost souls”. 

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Royal Family released yet ar statement on January 18 saying Duke and Duchess of Sussex will longer use ir 'royal highness' titles. This was among or developments introduced by Queen Elizabeth towards Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's anuncement. HRH is an abbreviation for His Royal Highness or Her Royal Highness used to address members of royal families, usually princes or princesses. Monarchs and ir consorts are usually styled Majesty.

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Prince Harry expresses 'great sadness'

Prince Harry reportedly expressed 'great sadness' over him and his wife Meghan Markle giving up ir royal titles as part of a separation agreement with Queen and existing senior members of royal family. While addressing supporters of his Africa-based charity in London on January 19, he said that 'it brings him great sadness' but he saw or way out or than to give up his royal role in search of a 'more peaceful' life with his wife, and baby Archie.  According to reports, in his speech, he furr said that he hoped to continue serving queen, Commonwealth and military associations without public funding, however, that wasn't possible.

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(With AP inputs)