Markle who has kids Archie, 6, and Lilibet, 4, with Harry, and whom Thomas has never met, has also returned to acting, recently filmed a comedy alongside Lily Collins, Brie Larson, Jack Quaid, and Harry Golding.
Observers said the role, in which she plays herself, is both a creative choice and a strategic move.
A source claimed: “Meghan has received countless offers, but this project just felt like the right fit. Prince Harry is completely supportive and wants her to follow what makes her happiest.”
Experts suggest the timing of Markle’s new projects, juxtaposed with Thomas Markle’s health struggles, was “100 percent likely to provoke debate about her character.”
One media analyst said: “Meghan is launching her latest project on family and nostalgia while her dad languishes without a leg its actually almost unbelievable, and she deserves all the backlash that follows the irony of this.”
Meanwhile, Thomas is said to be battling to remain focused on his physical recovery.
A family source said, “He’s taking it day by day, and his priority is adjusting to the changes after surgery. His health comes first, and everyone around him is mindful of that.”
“But he has to carry the emotional baggage of seeing his daughter swan about talking about families while she still hasn’t visited him or let him meet his two grandchildren.”
