Meghan Markle’s estranged father Thomas has announced that he’s ready to pull his stakes and move overseas. He’s doing this in the hopes of escaping the “awful drama” that stems from his fraught relationship with his daughter,

Meghan Markle’s dad is moving to the other side of the world at the age of 80 to get away from the insanity that surrounds his daily life, he told the Daily Mail in an interview published Jan. 4. Thomas Markle spoke out by explaining that after ten years in Mexico he’s seeking a new life with “peace” and “kinder people.

Thomas Markle, the father of Duchess Meghan, revealed in a conversation with the Daily Mail that he has never met his grandchildren. He also spoke about his broken relationship with his daughter and his hope for reconciliation.

Before Meghan Markle became one of the most recognizable women in the world, she led a relatively private life as an actress and advocate. Her rise to fame and eventual marriage into the British royal family brought with it unparalleled scrutiny — not just of her career and choices but also of her personal relationships.