Thomas Markle, has reportedly delivered testimony against his own daughter in the ongoing defamation lawsuit filed by Meghan’s half-sister, Samantha Markle. According to insiders close to the case, the Duchess of Sussex was left “stunned and furious” after learning what her father said in court—so much so that she allegedly screamed in disbelief after hearing the news.
The Family Lawsuit No One Saw Coming
The lawsuit, filed by Samantha Markle in 2022, accuses Meghan of spreading “malicious lies” during her interview with Oprah Winfrey and in the biography Finding Freedom. Samantha, who shares a father with Meghan, claims that Meghan damaged her reputation by portraying her as a “stranger” and alleging she had a limited role in Meghan’s life.
Meghan’s legal team has called the case “baseless” and argued that her opinions and personal memories are protected speech. But what was already a tense legal battle took a dramatic turn when Thomas Markle was subpoenaed and agreed to testify—not on behalf of his daughter, but against her.
Thomas Markle’s Shocking Testimony
According to leaked court transcripts and media reports, Thomas Markle backed several of Samantha’s claims. He reportedly confirmed that Samantha and Meghan had more of a relationship growing up than Meghan publicly acknowledged, and that Meghan’s comments caused distress to both sides of the family.
Observers say Thomas appeared calm and direct in his testimony, despite the emotional weight of the moment. “He didn’t hold back,” said one court reporter. “He clearly felt Meghan wasn’t being truthful about her relationship with her family.”
Meghan’s Alleged Meltdown
Sources close to Meghan claim she was blindsided by her father’s participation. One insider stated, “She thought their relationship couldn’t get any worse—but this crossed a line. When she found out, she screamed, ‘How could he do this to me?!’”
The emotional outburst is understandable given the deeply fractured relationship. Meghan has been estranged from Thomas since before her 2018 royal wedding, which he did not attend due to health issues and public scandals. Despite occasional pleas from him in the media, Meghan has maintained firm boundaries—until now, when court proceedings have forced him back into her world.
Public Reaction: Sympathy or Skepticism?
Public reaction has been mixed. Some sympathize with Meghan, believing she’s being unfairly attacked by a family that repeatedly sells her out to the press. Others argue she’s being held accountable for narratives that don’t align with the facts.