Meghan Markle could face dad Thomas in UK court for the first time in five years over release of a private letter
MEGHAN Markle could come face to face with her father for the first time since 2015 in a British courtroom.
Thomas Markle revealed yesterday why he felt forced to release details of a private letter the Duchess of Sussex sent to him - which is now at the centre of bitter legal battle.
Sources close the estranged father said he is ready to travel to the UK to defend his action.
An insider told : "It is tragic how Tom didn’t come to Meghan’s wedding yet his first brush with anything royal could be in one of Her Majesty’s courts.
“Tom speaking out to defend his actions [over the letter] shows his intent, he is adamant he was justified.”
Last week, Prince Harry announced his wife had launched legal action against the Mail on Sunday after alleging the paper had "unlawfully" published a letter from between her and her father.
Meghan has insisted the letter - which detailed her pain at their estrangement since the Royal Wedding - was private.
The potential court case is another twist in the relationship between the 38-year-old and the retired Hollywood lighting director.
Mr Markle, who lives in Rosarito, Mexico, pulled out of walking Meghan down the aisle in May last year in the 11th hour after reportedly having a heart attack.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The 75-year-old was hospitalised days after he was exposed for faking pictures with the paparazzi.
He said: "I decided to release parts of the letter because of the article from Meghan’s friends in People magazine.
"I have to defend myself. I only released parts of the letter because other parts were so painful. The letter didn’t seem loving to me. I found it hurtful."
The legal proceedings in the Chancery Division of the High Court are being privately funded by Harry and Meghan.
A Mail on Sunday spokesman said: "The Mail on Sunday stands by the story it published and will be defending this case vigorously.
"Specifically, we categorically deny that the Duchess’s letter was edited in any way that changed its meaning."
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