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The two are 16 years apart and thus grew up and reached important life milestones at different times. But they have their father Thomas Markle in common and from pictures we see that they were able to spend quality time together.
When Meghan was outed as dating Prince Harry in 2016 Samantha told Us Weekly that it had, “been a while,” since the siblings had really talked. That is reported because Meghan is estranged from the family that raised her and has never looked back since marrying a prince.
Royal Family News – Meghan Markle’s Sister Samantha Markle Offers Glimpse Into Her Childhood
Samantha said in November 2017, “Hopefully we can have a heart to heart. I want her to know I’m wishing her well and there for her. At the end of the day, I want her to know that the love is there.”
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According to Samantha’s book Meghan always got, “whatever she wanted and needed,” from their dad Samantha told Us in February that she didn’t write the book, “to put garbage into the universe.”
“Contrary to troll gossip and aggregate news rumors, my book has never been designed to attack my sister. It’s relatable. There’s a lot to learn — the good, the bad and the ugly. I’ve been very forthcoming that I was never writing a hardbound tabloid. I said that two years ago, but nobody wanted to believe it.”
Royal Family News – Meghan Markle’s Dad A Pet Name For Her
So what was Meghan’s upbringing like? According to Samantha, Thomas and Meghan had an extremely close and special bond.
Samantha says that her father and Meghan “were inseparable” almost immediately after her birth. She also recalls that the proud dad “wore a lot of hats” in the family at the time and was “both maternal and paternal” toward his youngest daughter.
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Royal Family News – Meghan Markle’s Dad Was Loving
In fact he had a special nickname for his little baby girl. Samantha claimed, “He called her his ‘Bean,’ which to him, meant a beautiful bean that would grow into a beautiful baby.”
Thomas’ pride in his daughter is obvious based on Samantha’s book and her memories of Meghan’s childhood. Which makes Meghan’s continued estrangement from her father, despite his public pleas to mend their bond, all the more heart rending.
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