Meghan Markle's father, Thomas, has revealed his plans to leave America in 2025 as he sent a message to his grandchildren, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, in a new interview.

Mr Markle, who's been estranged from his daughter since 2018, said that he wants to relocate from Rosarito, Mexico, where he now resides, to possibly South East Asia, in a bid to spend his final years with "kinder" people.

He told the Mail on Sunday: "I am getting away from the politics of the States that disappoints me. At 80, it is time to go somewhere where the people are lovely, and I can enjoy a quieter, friendlier existence.

"In South-East Asia the medical care is good, you can live reasonably cheaply, the people are kind and respect older people and the food is healthy."

He added: "Mostly I just want peace. At 80, none of us know how long we have left. I want whatever time I have to be peaceful with none of the awful drama of recent years."

Mr Markle, who has suffered two heart attacks and a stroke in recent years, has been living in Mexico for the past 10 years.

According to the outlet, his home was filled with several of Meghan's pictures, including from her first wedding to Trevor Engelson, who he said he "really liked".

Meghan's father also confirmed he has yet to meet his son-in-law, Prince Harry, or his grandchildren, Archie and Lilibet.

He told the outlet he's come to accept he most likely never will, but suggested that the door remains constantly open for him.

Regarding his estranged daughter, Mr Markle said that while he doesn't "like" some of the things she's done, he "will always love her".

He said: "I don't like some of the things my daughter has done but I will always love her. My door is always open to her. I love her and that will never change. I love all my children."

Speaking of King Charles and his hopes of seeing his grandchildren, Mr Markle said: "I'm a grandfather and he is King of England – but he too is a grandfather who would like to see his grandkids.

"I'm not running away. I am going in search of a more positive life. Every day I see something about Meghan. This week it has been the new TV show.

"I wish her no ill-will. My dream is that one day I could bring my whole family together, like a 'normal' family."

Looking forward, he revealed he now wants to explore other places with his son and Meghan's half brother, Thomas Markle Jr.

He said: "I don't know where I'll end up but it is time to move on and find a place where I can live among kind people and enjoy the time I have left."