Not Gold-Digging Then! Meghan Markle’s Father ‘Paid £7,500’ For Interview

The Duchess of Sussex‘s father, Thomas Markle was reportedly paid £7,500 to appear on UK TV to reveal details about his daughter and Prince Harry’s relationship.Meghan Markle’s dad, who is said to have been flown from his home in Mexico to a luxury California hotel to film the interview, lifted the lid on the lead up to Meghan’s wedding and the ­dramatic events that ended with him missing her biggest day. In an exclusive interview yesterday, the 73-year-old revealed he made Prince Harry vow never to “raise his hand” against Meghan before he would give his blessing to the marriage.Retired lighting director Thomas also risked embarrassing Meghan by telling how she cried when she found out he would not be giving her away as he needed emergency surgery for a dangerous heart problem.Looking relaxed and speaking slowly and calmly, he said he regretted the staged paparazzi photos fiasco that caused such a drama. On a happier note, Thomas revealed he expects Meghan, 36, and 33-year-old Harry will have a baby in the not-too-distant future.In his first interview since the royal wedding on May 19, and speaking without the consent of the Palace, the former Hollywood worker told of the moment Harry asked his permission to marry his daughter last December. He said: “Meghan told me first and then Harry got on the phone with Meghan and Harry asked for her hand, and I said, ‘You’re a gentleman, promise me you’ll never raise your hand against my daughter and of course I give you my permission.’”Photo Credit: Getty

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