What happened to Meghan Markle's father, Thomas Markle?

Thomas Markle recently had his left leg amputated below the knee in the Philippines due to a severe blood clot.

Has Meghan Markle contacted her father Thomas Markle?

Yes, Meghan Markle recently sent her father a hand-delivered letter, though he has not yet replied.

Why is Meghan Markle estranged from her father Thomas Markle?

The estrangement began when Thomas Markle staged paparazzi photos before Meghan's wedding in 2018, leading to his withdrawal from attending the event.

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Meghan's Father Amputated Leg, Duchess Reaches Out

14 Dec

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Thomas Markle had his leg amputated after a blood clot was found.
Meghan Markle sent her father a hand-delivered letter recently.
Meghan has not seen her father since her 2018 wedding.

Meghan's Father Amputated Leg, Duchess Reaches Out

Thomas Markle, father of the Duchess of Sussex, recently underwent a life-saving leg amputation in the Philippines following the discovery of a blood clot. The 81-year-old has expressed a strong desire to reconcile with his daughter, Meghan, before his passing.

Estranged from his daughter since her 2018 marriage to Prince Harry, Thomas Markle has not seen Meghan since then. The Duchess reportedly attempted to reconnect by sending him a letter, hand-delivered by a lawyer. Despite this gesture, Meghan is believed to feel reconciliation is unlikely due to her father's ongoing media engagements.

Markle, a former Hollywood lighting director, had a close relationship with his daughter prior to their rift, which began when he collaborated with paparazzi before the Royal wedding. He has yet to meet his grandchildren, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, or his son-in-law, Prince Harry.