Meghan Markle’s complex relationship with father REVEALED | Royal | News (Details)

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It comes amid a very public breakdown between Ms Markle and her 74-year-old dad after he staged paparazzi pictures in the run up to her wedding to Prince Harry.

But personal quotes have shown Ms Markle speaking affectionately about the former television lighting director in the past.

In the quotes, the Duchess describes her father as hardworking, believing in her and teaching her life lessons.

She previously said: “He is the person who believed in this grand dream of mine well before I could even see it as a possibility.”

The Duchess – who turned 37 on Saturday – also said Mr Markle was “the most hardworking father you can imagine”.

He took her to dance classes every Saturday despite working “75+ hours a week”.

And when the fomer Suits actress said that she wanted to be a photographer at the age of 12, her father turned her bathroom into a darkroom so she could develop her pictures.

Mr Markle used lottery winnings after he won $750,000 (£560,000) in 1990 to pay for the Duchess’ private education.

In a touching past tribute, Ms Markle credits her father with teaching her to “find my light”.

She said: “He taught me to write thank you notes, to always arrive early, to drink Arnold Palmers, to find my light when I’m on camera… and beyond.

“And that, right there, is the point: my dad taught me to find my light. And he taught me to always make my own box.”

Ms Markle’s quotes are a sharp contrast to the cooling down in their relationship in the last few months.

Mr Markle pulled out of walking his daughter down the aisle at her wedding to Prince Harry in May, citing health reasons.

In a statement after it came to light that her father would not be attending the big day, Ms Markle said: “Sadly, my father will not be attending our wedding.

“I have always cared for my father and hope he can be given the space he needs to focus on his health.”

Most recently, Mr Markle has spoken publicly of his fears that his daughter will never see him again.

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