Prince Harry ‘has met Meghan Markle’s dad who is ‘proud’ of the ‘very much in love’ pair
PRINCE Harry has met his girlfriend Meghan Markle's father who is said to be "proud" of the relationship.
The actress's older brother revealed the meeting between the 32-year-old royal and Thomas Markle, a 72-year-old former lighting director, took place during one of Harry's visits to Toronto, Canada, it has been reported.
Thomas Markle Jnr told : "My dad knew about (the relationship) from the start.
"He first met Prince Harry about six months ago out in Toronto. He goes once every couple of months - (Meghan and Thomas Markle Snr) are very close and they stay in close contact.
"He's pretty happy about Harry and he's extremely proud of her. They have an amazing relationship, they're very close and they always have been."
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However Mr Markle said he was not sure whether Harry had met her mother yet.
It is thought the Suits star stayed with Harry at his home in the grounds of Kensington Palace when she visited in November.
The Prince's relationship with the 35-year-old, which began in the summer, was confirmed when his communications secretary, Jason Knauf, issued a strongly- worded statement attacking the media over the "wave of abuse and harassment" the actress has experienced.
Mr Knauf revealed the depth of Harry's feelings for his girlfriend when he said the Prince was ''worried about Ms Markle's safety'' and ''deeply disappointed that he has not been able to protect her''.
Since the relationship was confirmed, the couple have enjoyed a number of trips together, with Prince Harry even taking Miss Markle to visit his best friend who owns a posh gastropub.
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