Markle vs. Markle - will Meghan’s father testify against her?

Thomas Markle could give evidence for the Mail on Sunday as it defends Meghan's claim

Meghan Markle
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The Duchess of Sussex’s father, Thomas Markle, could give evidence in court on behalf of the Mail on Sunday as it argues there is a “huge and legitimate public interest” in the royal family and its “personal and family relationships”.

Meghan is suing the newspaper and its parent group for publishing a letter she wrote to her father in 2018. She claims misuse of her private information, selective editing of the letter and breach of copyright.

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