“A Father’s Doubt, A Daughter’s Pain” — Thomas Markle’s Heartbreaking Claims Reignite Old Wounds As Meghan Faces Fresh Storm Over Her Motherhood

In a revelation that has once again thrust the Markle family into the spotlight, Thomas Markle has made shocking new remarks questioning the authenticity of his daughter Meghan Markle’s pregnancies — including that of her young daughter, Lilibet.
In a recent interview, the 79-year-old father of the Duchess of Sussex didn’t hold back, suggesting that Meghan and Prince Harry may have used a surrogate, and urging, “If they used a surrogate, admit it.” His comments — raw, pointed, and deeply personal — have reignited painful speculation and reopened old family wounds that never truly healed.

Thomas went further, expressing doubt about the photos and videos of Meghan’s pregnancies, calling them “staged” and “carefully orchestrated.” These statements immediately fueled a wave of online conspiracy theories, with critics once again dissecting every public appearance, every photograph, and even Meghan’s movements during her pregnancies — searching for “signs” of deceit.
But as the rumors swirl, many have come forward to defend Meghan, calling the accusations “cruel, baseless, and deeply invasive.” Friends close to the Duchess say the repeated questioning of her motherhood has left her “hurt beyond words.”
“No woman deserves to have her pregnancies dissected like this — especially by her own father,” a family friend told PEOPLE. “It’s not just gossip. It’s emotional harm.”

For Meghan, who has long spoken about her strained relationship with her father, the remarks are more than another headline — they’re a painful reminder of how fractured their bond has become. Despite years of silence, Thomas’s latest claims seem to have reopened the chasm between them, at a time when Meghan has been working to rebuild her peace away from royal drama.
Observers say this moment could mark a turning point in the already fragile Markle family dynamic — not because of what was said, but because of how deeply it cuts.

“It’s tragic,” says one royal insider. “Behind the rumors and the interviews are real people — a father, a daughter, and two innocent children who may one day read these words.”
As the world debates truth and rumor, one thing remains clear: the story of Meghan Markle and her father has become one of the most painful family sagas in modern celebrity life — a reminder that behind every public feud lies a very private heartbreak.