"Desperate to play a role in his grandchild's life"'I'M SO EXCITED'
Meghan Markle’s estranged dad Thomas says ‘she will make a great mum’ and says he is desperate to play a role in his grandchild’s life
The former Hollywood lighting director, 74, is not thought to have learned of the pregnancy directly from Meghan
But a source close to him said: “Thomas is absolutely delighted. He heard the news before it was made public and was overjoyed. He thinks Meghan will make a great mum as she is already so maternal.
“Thomas sees this as a chance to fix the problems between him, Meghan and Harry. He is desperate to be there for his grandchild and wants to play an active role in their life.”
After hearing the news, Thomas sent a text to inform his other daughter Samantha — Meghan’s half-sister — who is on holiday in Ireland.
Wheelchair-bound Samantha, who has multiple sclerosis, also hopes the impending birth will bring the family back together.
Of course he is