Following the news that a birthday fundraiser had been set up for Meghan Markle’s dad, a royal expert has dubbed it a "ridiculous idea".The creator of the GoFundMe's page, Lady Colin Campbell, claimed that Thomas Markle needed to know that there are still “good people” in the world.
Describing him as “rejected and abandoned”, the former I'm A Celebrity star said he deserved to celebrate his 80th birthday (which took place on July 18) - and the page raised over £54,000.This comes after Thomas told the Daily Mail that he'd hoped reconnect with his daughter Meghan - who he's been distant from since her wedding to Prince Harry in 2018 - and finally meet his grandchildren, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
However, according to former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond, the fund for Thomas - who was embroiled in scandal when it emerged that he had taken part in a staged paparazzi photoshoot ahead of Meghan's wedding - is "ridiculous".
Speaking exclusively to OK!, Jennie said: "I think it’s rather a ridiculous idea to set up a fund for Thomas Markle. I’m sorry that his daughter doesn’t want him in her life and I think it’s quite cruel of Meghan.
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