Meghan Markle Reaches Out to Estranged Father Following Leg Amputation Report

LONDON — Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has reportedly reached out to her estranged father, Thomas Markle, following reports that he underwent a leg amputation while residing in the Philippines. A spokesperson for Markle confirmed on Friday that she has initiated contact with her father.

The relationship between Meghan and Thomas Markle has been distant since the period leading up to her wedding to Prince Harry in 2018. Thomas Markle was unable to attend the wedding, citing ill health, after it emerged that he had staged paparazzi photographs.

Reports indicate that Thomas Markle relocated from Mexico to the Philippines earlier this year. The outreach by Meghan comes amid concerns about her father’s health and recent developments regarding his medical condition.