Urgent Update: Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, has revealed she is attempting to contact her estranged father, Thomas Markle, following his serious health crisis. Reports confirm that Thomas has undergone a leg amputation after a three-hour emergency surgery in the Philippines.
In a statement released on Friday, a spokesperson for Meghan emphasized that she has “reached out” to her father, who has been estranged from her since her wedding in May 2018. Thomas expressed a desire to reconcile, stating he does not wish to die distanced from his daughter and hopes to meet his grandchildren, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
Thomas Markle, who has lived in the Philippines since moving from Mexico, has faced severe health issues. He was reported to be in intensive care as of Wednesday due to complications leading to the amputation of his left leg below the knee, following a condition that caused his foot to turn black.
Despite Meghan’s claims of outreach, The Mail on Sunday reported that Thomas is “confused” by her statement and claims he has not received any messages from her, despite maintaining the same phone number. Sources close to Meghan suggest that the Mail did not verify their claims prior to publication, leading to misunderstandings regarding her attempts to contact him.
A source stated, “Had they asked – particularly in light of the quotes they relied upon from Mr. Markle and hospital staff – we would simply have told them to ask Mr. Markle to check his email.” Meghan reportedly reached out to an email address that has not been used in five years, and it remains unclear if Thomas regularly uses email.
The source accused the Mail of “puppeteering this desperately sad situation,” emphasizing the emotional weight of the family’s ongoing estrangement. Thomas Markle reiterated his desire to reconcile, stating, “I’ve always said I am open to reconciling with my daughter. I have never stopped loving her.”
This situation marks another chapter in the complicated relationship between Meghan and her father, who has publicly criticized her while simultaneously expressing a longing for connection. Thomas has never met his grandchildren, who are now six and four years old, respectively.
As this story develops, all eyes remain on whether Meghan will successfully establish contact with her father and if any reconciliation efforts will materialize. The emotional stakes are high, with both Meghan and Thomas expressing the need for familial connection amidst ongoing health challenges.
The Mail on Sunday has not yet responded to requests for comments regarding the article that sparked these recent developments. Public interest in this story continues to grow, with many eagerly awaiting updates on the health of Thomas Markle and the potential for a reunion with Meghan and her family.
