**Meghan Markle Reaches Out to Father After Health Scare**
Meghan Markle has reached out to her estranged father, Thomas Markle, following reports that he is seriously ill in the Philippines. According to a spokesman for the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan made contact with her father after hearing that he had undergone a leg amputation.
Reports say that 79-year-old Thomas Markle was recently hospitalized in the Philippines. He is believed to have been living there for some time. Local media sources and close contacts have confirmed that he is now recovering after his operation, although he remains in serious condition.
The spokesperson for Meghan did not release details of the conversation but confirmed that contact was made. This has drawn public attention because Meghan and her father have been publicly estranged for several years. The two reportedly stopped speaking around the time of Meghan’s wedding to Prince Harry in 2018.
Before the wedding, Thomas Markle appeared in numerous media interviews and was involved in a photo deal with paparazzi. He did not attend Meghan’s wedding, citing health reasons at the time. Since then, he has often spoken about their strained relationship in the press. Meghan has said little about her father in recent years, choosing to avoid public comment.
The news of Meghan reaching out has caused speculation about whether this might lead to a reconciliation. However, no clear statements have been made on that possibility. Royal watchers have been following the story closely, as it adds yet another twist to Meghan and Harry’s complicated relationship with both sides of their families.
Meghan and Harry currently live in California with their two children. They stepped back from royal duties in 2020 and have since pursued various media and business projects, including podcasts and documentaries.
Supporters hope that this personal outreach might offer a path toward healing a long-standing family rift. Others believe it is simply a private matter. For now, it remains a rare moment of contact between the duchess and her father amid ongoing public interest in the lives of the royal couple.
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