Meghan Markle's dad wants to "tell his side of the story" in an interview with Oprah Winfrey, it has been reported.
Thomas Markle, 76, reportedly hand-delivered a letter to the chat show's home in California following her explosive chat with Prince Harry and Meghan.
After the interview was aired in the UK, Thomas appeared on ITV's Good Morning Britain admitting they had fallen out after she was upset at him for speaking to the press in the run-up to her wedding in 2018.
But during the show, the dad said he was desperate to speak to his daughter and reconcile with her, the Mirror reports.
A source told The Sun : "Thomas delivered a letter to Oprah asking her to contact him so he could tell his side of the story.
"This was not a note to Meghan and Harry, it was meant for Oprah. Thomas watched the interview she did with them and feels he deserves a chance to have his say."
During her interview with Oprah, Meghan said she had been hugely hurt by her dad's involvement with the press - labelling it a "betrayal".
Thomas leapt to the defence of the royals on Good Morning Britain despite his daughter's claims.
He said: "I have great respect for the Royals, and I don't think the British royal family are racist at all. I don't think the British are racist, I think Los Angeles is racist, California is racist, but I don't think the Brits are."
He added: "The thing about what colour will the baby be or how dark will the baby be, I'm guessing and hoping it's just a dumb question from somebody, you know, it could just be that simple."
After Meghan and Harry's interview, the Royal Family issued a statement, which implied some of the points raised in the interview were refuted by the crown.
It said: "The whole family is saddened to learn the full extent of how challenging the last few years have been for Harry and Meghan.
"The issues raised, particularly that of race, are concerning. While some recollections may vary, they are taken very seriously and will be addressed by the family privately."
