How did Mail on Sunday’s US editor become ‘rock solid friend’ of Meghan’s father?

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Esther AddleyDecember 13, 2025 at 04:00 PM

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Following Thomas Markle's recent leg amputation, it was revealed he informed Caroline Graham, the US editor of the Mail on Sunday, of his condition before his own children. Graham then notified Markle's older children, while Meghan Markle reportedly learned of her father's health through news coverage. Meghan's spokesperson stated she had been trying to contact her father, but the presence of a Daily Mail reporter made private communication difficult. Eventually, Meghan sent a letter to her father through trusted contacts. The article highlights the strained relationship between Meghan and her father, exacerbated by media involvement since her relationship with Prince Harry became public in 2016.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

Prince Harry 30% Caroline Graham ×250% Philippines ×250% Thomas Markle ×780% Meghan, Duchess of Sussex ×680%

Keywords

thomas markle 100% meghan markle 90% mail on sunday 80% caroline graham 70% family relationships 70% media ethics 60% tabloid press 60% royal family 50% health crisis 50%