Prince Harry has bonded with Meghan Markle's father ahead of their blockbuster wedding.

According to reports Harry regularly phones Thomas Markle Senior who lives in Mexico.

A source revealed: "He thinks Harry's a great guy."

And he is reportedly now not upset about comment the British prince made about his family either.

Prince Harry described Meghan's first Christmas with the Royals as "fantastic", but he added: "It's the family I suppose that she's never had."

The source added: "They've had many conversations. Friendly conversations. He's delighted for them."

And as the two men continue to be bond it is now expected that Markle Snr, 73, will jet in to give his daughter away when she marries Prince Harry on May 19.

Kensington Palace has been told that the 73-year-old will be flying in from Mexico he lives in a sleepy retirement community.

"He's very excited about it,' said the friend: 'He's very close to her Meghan and he's very happy," reveals a source