Thomas Markle, Meghan Markle's father, stirred controversy by suggesting that Meghan should have remained married to her first husband, Trevor Engelson. Despite his fondness for Trevor, Thomas's comments come amidst his strained relationship with Meghan and his distress over not meeting his grandchildren.

Meghan Markle 's father has appeared to take a swipe at Prince Harry by suggesting his wife should never have left her first husband. Thomas Markle told the Mail his daughter should have stayed with film producer Trevor Engelson to whom she was married for less than three years.