In a statement released by Kensington Palace, the bride-to-be said her father would not be walking her down the aisle because in order for him to ‘focus on his health’.
‘Sadly, my father will not be attending our wedding. I have always cared for my father and hope he can be given the space he needs to focus on his health,’ she said.
‘I would like to thank everyone who has offered generous messages of support.
‘Please know how much Harry and I look forward to sharing our special day with you on Saturday.’
Her dad, Thomas Markle is said to have successfully undergone heart surgery on Wednesday to implant three stents, so will be unable to give his daughter away as he needs time to recover. Meghan Markle said her and Prince Harry are looking forward to sharing their special day with the public.
Ms Markle’s mother, Doria Ragland, has been tipped as a stand-in to walk their daughter down the aisle at Windsor Castle’s St George’s Chapel. The princess to be and her mother Doria Ragland, who is expected to walk her down the aisle.
