image after unflattering photos in the press. >> i'm entirely the culprit. there's a lot of scrutiny that it was money motivated. it was not. it was my suggestion to benefit him and the royal family. >> reporter: markle tells tmz he's recovering from a heart attack six days ago, but won't go to the wedding because he doesn't want to embarrass his daughter or the royal family. the palace tonight not confirming the report but saying, "this is a deeply personal moment for ms. markle in the days before her wedding. she and prince harry ask again for understanding and respect to be extended to mr. markle in this difficult situation." the royal relationship with the paparazzi has been a painful one. harry talking about their role in his mother's death in this bbc documentary. >> i think one of the hardest things to come to terms with is the fact that the people that chased her into the tunnel were the same people that were taking photographs of her while she was still dying in the back seat of the car. >> it's a difficult time for meghan.