Meghan Markle's estranged family unite on TV to address why she …

Meghan Markle 's estranged family trio have united on Australian television today (April 30) to address why they think the Duchess of Sussex distanced herself from them when marrying into the British Royal Family. Sitting down for an explosive chat on the 7NEWS Spotlight programme, the Duchess' estranged father Thomas Markle Snr, her half-sister Samantha and her half-brother Thomas Jr lifted the lid on one of the most famous women in the world. Speaking out about their estranged family member, who they haven't been in contact with since 2018 when she married Prince Harry, the trio were asked why they think Meghan would publicly distance herself from them.

Candidly opening up in the chat, they explained how they think that Meghan cut ties with them because she doesn't deem them "good enough" for the royal family.

Meghan's family spark fury with bombshells in TV interview as viewers 'switch off' Meghan

The trio of Meghan's estranged family members united for a tell-all television interview

Meghan's half-sister Samantha then explained: "What she told the royal family, what she told Harry wouldn't have jived, wouldn't have been consistent with the truth." When Meghan wed Prince Harry in 2018, she cut ties with her Dad's side of the family in 2018. The duchess cutting tied with the trio and their families came after her father staged paparazzi photos prior to the Royal wedding in May 2018.

Half-sister Samantha also harshly told of how Meghan "would still be a waitress if it wasn't for dad", with her also slammed Meghan and Harry's relationship and branding it as "toxic". "They are really unhealthy for each other," Samantha says in the interview, adding: "It's a toxic relationship."

Meghan and Harry have not commented on the Markles' claims (PA)

Meghan's dad Thomas, 78, who sadly suffered a stroke last spring, went on to emotionally open up about his daughter. "I wish that we could sit down and talk.

I wish we could work out our differences," he said. "She loved me. I'm her hero.

And suddenly I was thrown out," Thomas went on. Her estranged family go on to share old clips of Meghan with the rest of the family in an attempt to prove that she used to have a close relationship with her dad.

Meghan Markle's dad Thomas Markle made a plea (7News Spotlight)

Among the treasured childhood videos that aired included ones of her playing baseball, weekends fishing at the lake, movie outings and dance lessons. In one clip, Meghan appeared in a school play on the set that her dad had built.

"Thank you for everything and I'll see you later, bye," a young Meghan is seen saying in a sweater as she waves at the camera. Prince Harry's comments about Meghan mourning the loss of her father are also addressed, with dad Thomas said: "She killed me and then mourned me." However, the trio were also confronted by reporter Liam Bartlett over the suggestion that they were as "bad as her" and that they had also made money from the family feud.

Samantha slammed Meghan and Harry's 'toxic' relationship (7News Spotlight)

"Because you guys are family, you're so much alike," the reporter posed. "And Meghan really is just the carbon copy.

What do you say to that proposition? I mean, in the sense that you're really as bad as each other?" "Well, I throw a ball, you throw one back," Thomas Snr replied.

Mr Barlett continued: "I mean, she has made money at selling her story and you have made money sometimes selling your story-" Interrupting, Thomas Snr retorted: "No offence, but she can afford a much bigger ball." The trio also released a throwback photo of the Duchess - which is thought to spark a less than happy reaction from Meghan.

They claimed that they would welcome Megan back into their family

The image in question shows the former Suits star, 41, smiling while looking over shoulder at an unknown event.

The date of the throwback snap, which was shared on social media, was not revealed but she can be seen wearing a low-buttoned white collared shirt, while her hair was worn in a messy low bun. She appeared to have a napkin stuffed down her top in a bid to stop any slopping of the food dishes placed in front of her. Taylor Auerbach of 7News Spotlight shared the snap ahead of the show and said it was one of "the photographs Meghan Markle NEVER wanted to world to see" on social media.

When the tell-all interview aired on Australian television today (April 30), viewers were quick to defend Meghan, with many claiming to "switch off". "I'm looking for credibility - please advise the public what you paid for these interviews - be transparent - or does that not come with responsible journalism - switching off now," penned one fan. The Mirror previously reached out to Meghan's representatives for comment about the new interview, with them not responding.