Prince Harry and Meghan Markle [1] became husband and wife at St. George's Chapel [2] in Windsor on May 19, and while the couple was surrounded by friends [3] and family [4], one person who was missing in action was Meghan's father, Thomas Markle [5].
Earlier in the week, Thomas told TMZ that he would not be attending the wedding [6] after he was caught staging photos of himself with the paparazzi as well as undergoing heart surgery. Meghan also released a statement [7] days before the wedding confirming her father wouldn't be there to walk her down the aisle, instead asking Prince Charles to do the honours [8].
On their wedding day, Thomas told TMZ watching the ceremony on TV was an "emotional and joyful" experience [10]. "My baby looks beautiful and she looks very happy," he said. "I wish I were there and I wish them all my love and all happiness." Although Thomas was unable to attend, Meghan's mom, Doria Ragland, was there [11], along with her best friends [12] Serena Williams, Priyanka Copra, Jessica Mulroney, and her former Suits costars [13].