Yahoo News Meghan Markle's father Thomas says the Queen is 'one of the most incredible women in the world'
Meghan Markle’s father Thomas has revealed his “respect” and admiration for his daughter's new grandmother-in-law, saying the Queen is "one of the most incredible women in the world".
The Duchess of Sussex’s father revealed he had never spoken to any members of his son-in-law’s family but said he would “love” to meet his grandmother.
In a tell-all interview with ITV’s Good Morning Britain on Monday , Mr Markle described the 92-year-old monarch as “one of the most incredible women in the world”.
“I’ve had respect for that woman since she was a child,” he said.
Mr Markle said he had plans to visit the newlyweds in London as soon as he was well enough after missing the Royal wedding while recovering from heart surgery.
He said he had never had a conversation with any member of Harry’s family but added he would like to thank Prince Charles for stepping in to walk his daughter down the aisle.
He said: “I did have a little speech prepared. I wanted to talk about how Meghan told me about him.
“She called him this guy, this nice guy from England, this Prince. Then I wanted to thank the Royal family for letting my daughter in.”
Speaking of the moment he told his daughter he would be unable to attend, he said: “They [Meghan and Harry] were disappointed but they both said, Meghan cried I’m sure and they both said ‘take care of yourself, we’re really worried about you’ and the important thing is that you get better.”
The “proud” father said the couple had offered to fly to Mexico in the days following their nuptials.
But, he told Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid that he had turned down the offer over fears “the media would eat them alive”.
Meghan’s father added that he was “desperate” to visit the couple.
Despite his recent health problems he insisted he was “ready to go” at a time that is convenient for the Royals.
“They are very busy but I’m looking forward to it. I will be in London soon,” he said.
On Thursday, the Duchess of Sussex joined the Queen for their first Royal engagement without Prince Harry.
The pair were pictured laughing and smiling as they visited Cheshire.
