Meghan Markle's father 'popping Valium for chest pains especially when he hears about daughter Samantha Grant'

Meghan's father Thomas Markle claimed he was 'popping Valium'
Fiona Simpson15 May 2018

Meghan Markle’s father has said he has been “popping a Valium” for chest pains “especially” when he hears about his oldest daughter Samantha Grant, reports say.

Thomas Markle Snr apparently told TMZ he had been taking the pills to ease chest pains following claims he suffered a heart attack six days ago.

According to the US website, the bride-to-be’s father specifically mentioned his eldest daughter Samantha Grant and said: “I've been popping Valium for the pain, especially when I hear about my oldest daughter."

The comments came amid speculation Mr Markle Snr will no longer attend his daughter’s wedding to Prince Harry on Saturday.

Thomas Markle with baby Meghan 

He was set to fly from his home in Mexico to walk his younger daughter down the aisle in Windsor.

Mr Markle says he is 'popping valium' every time he hears about eldest daughter Samantha Grant

He also reportedly said Ms Markle's mother Doria Ragland would be a "good choice" for his replacement.

The plans were thrown into turmoil over accusations Mr Markle Snr had staged paparazzi pictures of himself looking a pictures of the couple in an internet café and getting fitted for a suit.

Meghan Markle with her mother Doria Ragland 

The Mail on Sunday published CCTV footage of Ms Markle’s father with a photographer appearing to set up the supposedly candid shots.

Ms Grant, who shares the same father as Ms Markle, then took the blame over the claims saying it was her idea.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex: Prince Harry & Meghan Markle

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She told ITV's Loose Women she wanted to present a "positive" image of her dad.

A Kensington Palace spokesman said: "This is a deeply personal moment for Ms Markle in the days before her wedding."

"She and Prince Harry ask again for understanding and respect to be extended to Mr Markle in this difficult situation."

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