Meghan Markle is reportedly making efforts to communicate with her father, Thomas Markle Snr, despite their estrangement for seven years, as he deals with severe health issues. Thomas, the 81-year-old father of the Duchess of Sussex, was hospitalized in early December due to a blood clot in his leg that led to a serious condition requiring a below-the-knee amputation.
The operation, performed by Dr. Neil Sanico in the Philippines, was necessary to prevent the spread of infection and potential complications. Thomas is now out of the intensive care unit and undergoing physical therapy, displaying a positive attitude towards recovery, although he faces a challenging road ahead.
Meghan has been attempting to reach out to her father through various means, including personal phone calls to hospitals in the Philippines to locate him. Despite previous failed attempts at contact, she is determined to establish communication, resorting to reaching out to journalists for information on his whereabouts.
The strained relationship between Meghan and her father dates back to the period leading up to her wedding to Prince Harry in 2018 when Thomas faced health issues that prevented his attendance. Since then, their communication has been limited, with Thomas expressing a desire for reconciliation despite feeling neglected by Meghan.
As Meghan navigates her post-Netflix endeavors and explores new ventures, she remains committed to reconnecting with her father amidst his health struggles, hoping to mend their fractured relationship over time.