Update: Thomas Markle has since admitted that he staged paparazzi photos [1], including the below set, in the weeks leading up to the royal wedding. According to Thomas, he meant no harm to Meghan or the royal family when he made a deal with a photo agency, but he did admit the pictures looked "stupid and hammy."
Original post: Thomas Markle is not your average father of the bride. While most dads simply try on their tuxedos and write a speech or two, Meghan Markle's father [2] has a bit more work to do before handing her off [3] to the royal family — and it's melting our pretty little plebeian hearts. Last week, the retired Emmy-winning lighting director was seen at a Starbucks in Rosarito, Mexico, reading a book titled Images of Britain: A Pictorial Journey Through History. So what if it's a picture book? Thomas is looking to impress his future in-laws [4] with cultural knowledge and that alone is so damn pure. Read on to see the photos and check out everything we know about Meghan and Prince Harry's wedding [5] before Thomas walks her down the aisle on May 19.
Let's see what my daughter is getting into . . .
Yeah, should've ordered a Venti.
Sorry, baristas, I'm taking this one with me.