Meghan Markle’s father, Thomas Markle, will not be attending Saturday’s royal wedding between his daughter and Prince Harry.
Kensington Palace confirmed the news on Twitter early Thursday:
“Sadly, my father will not be attending our wedding,” Markle wrote in a statement released by the palace. “I have always cared for my father and hope he can be given the space he needs to focus on his health.”
Markle also thanked “everyone who has offered generous messages of support” and said she wanted them to know “how much Harry and I look forward to sharing our special day with you on Saturday.”
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