https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/meghan-harrys-pleading-texts-thomas-21895259?utm_source=mirror_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=EM_Mirror_Nletter_DailyNews_News_smallteaser_Image_Story1&utm_campaign=daily_newsletterMeghan and Harry's pleading texts to Thomas Markle published in court papers
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry both send text messages to Thomas Markle in the lead up to their Royal Wedding, in which they expressed their concerned about his health and asked if they could send a security team to his house
Zoe Forsey Lifestyle Editor
14:00, 20 APR 2020 Updated 05:40, 24 APR 2020
Prince Harry sent messages to Meghan Markle's father pleading for him to answer the couple's calls and warning that speaking to the press would "backfire". The personal texts between Meghan, Harry, and Thomas Markle have been published in court papers as part of their legal battle against a newspaper. Meghan's worried message to her dad days before her royal wedding has also been made public, in which she says she's "very concerned about [his] health and safety".
The texts have been published to dispute claims that Mr. Markle didn't hear from the couple in the lead up to the wedding and as part of their claim that he's omitted key details. During the exchange, Harry sends a number of messages to his future father-in-law, saying that he should call if he "loves Meg". The first message says: "Tom, it’s Harry and I’m going to call you right now. Please pick up, thank you."
Another reads: "Tom, Harry again! I really need to speak to u. U do not need to apologize, we understand the circumstances but “going public” will only make the situation worse. If u love Meg and want to make it right please call me as there are two other options which don’t involve u having to speak to the media, who incidentally created this whole situation. So please call me so I can explain. Meg and I are not angry, we just need to speak to u. Thanks."
A third text says: “Oh any speaking to the press WILL backfire, trust me, Tom. Only we can help u, as we have been trying from day 1”.
The couple has also claimed they learned Thomas was in the hospital after seeing a media report. They claim Meghan texted her dad on May 18, saying: “I've been reaching out to you all weekend but you’re not taking any of our calls or replying to any texts. Very concerned about your health and safety and have taken every measure to protect you but not sure what more we can do if you don’t respond. Do you need help? Can we send the security team down again? I’m very sorry to hear you’re in the hospital but need you to please get in touch with us. What hospital are you at?”.
The document claims Meghan sent a follow-up message 10 minutes later saying they were going to send the security team over. She wrote: "Harry and I made a decision earlier today and are dispatching the same security guys you turned away this weekend to be a presence on the ground to make sure you’re safe they will be there at your disposal as soon as you need them. Please please call as soon as you can all of this is incredibly concerning but your health is most important”.
According to the the legal papers, Mr. Markle replied saying he would only be in a hospital for a few days and refused their offer of security. Harry then sent a message from Meghan's phone, begging Thomas to let the security help, but Mr. Markle continued to refuse. The papers state: "While Mr. Markle responded later that evening to say that he appreciated the offer but did not feel in danger and would instead recover at a motel, the Claimant responded 10 minutes later to make a further request for the hospital details so that she would know where he was."
