Roslyn Markle, the former stepmother of Meghan Markle, has spoken out about the reasons behind Meghan’s estrangement from certain family members, including her father, Thomas Markle. In a candid interview, Roslyn suggested that the primary cause of the distance between Meghan and her family was not due to any significant rift but rather the physical distance that developed as Meghan pursued her career and life outside of her hometown.
The Controversy Over Meghan’s Family
The tensions between Meghan Markle and her family have been a topic of public interest since her relationship with Prince Harry became known. In 2017, Prince Harry sparked controversy when he remarked in a BBC Radio 4 interview that the royal family was “the family she never had.” This comment drew sharp reactions from Meghan’s relatives, including her brother, Thomas Markle Jr., who defended the family, stating that Meghan “had a really good family” and “got everything she ever wanted.”
Roslyn Markle, who was married to Meghan’s father in the 1960s, offered her perspective in an interview with Radar Online, as reported by the Daily Star. She downplayed the idea of a deep family rift, saying, “It’s not tension. It’s distance.” According to Roslyn, Meghan’s physical separation from her family began when she went to Northwestern University in Illinois and then continued as her career took off, including her time in Argentina and later in Hollywood with her role in Suits. “Everyone got busy, and the distance was always a factor,” she explained.
Samantha Markle’s Fiery Response
Not everyone agreed with Roslyn’s take. Meghan’s estranged half-sister, Samantha Markle, was quick to dismiss Roslyn’s comments. In a series of scathing tweets, Samantha labeled Roslyn as “no relation” to Meghan and accused her of being out of touch with their family dynamics. Samantha tweeted, “My dad divorced Roslyn in ’74…she remarried…no relation to Meg ever and she knows nothing about our lives or Meghan!”
Samantha, who has been vocal about her strained relationship with Meghan, has previously insisted that Meghan had a “large family” that was “always there for her.” Her tweets aimed to discredit Roslyn’s narrative, suggesting that Roslyn’s comments were based on media portrayals rather than personal experience.
Meghan’s Reflections on Her Life Choices
Meanwhile, a source recently revealed to OK! that Meghan Markle is reportedly longing for aspects of her old life, particularly her time as an actress in Toronto. The source claimed that Meghan has found the realities of being a duchess challenging and misses the “care-free life” she once had. Although Meghan treasures her life with Prince Harry and their children, there’s a part of her that yearns for the simplicity and freedom she enjoyed before the intense scrutiny that comes with royal life.
“She loved being in Suits and all the opportunities it gave her,” the source shared. “She’d get invited to all the exclusive events and hang out with Hollywood A-listers, but there was so much less scrutiny and attention, and there was no pressure on her.”
As Meghan navigates her new life, the complexities of family relationships and the pressures of royal responsibilities continue to unfold, offering a glimpse into the personal struggles behind the public persona.
