Royal News: Thomas Markle, Meghan Markle’s father, who is 81 years old, was rushed to the operating room. After the operation, he’s currently in the intensive care unit in the Philippines. This forced his kids to make a public plea for help and also ask for the understanding of Meghan Markle. Keep scrolling to learn more.
Meghan’s Father Is In A Critical Condition
Thomas was said to have been sick at home earlier this week. After a series of scans, it was indicated that his ailment is of a life-threatening nature. His son, Thomas Markle Jr, said that the previous hospital did not have the necessary facilities. And so he was transferred in an ambulance to a larger medical centre.
He went through a three-hour operation on Wednesday at another location. Following that, the medical team moved him to the intensive care unit. And according to them, he remains critical but in a stable condition. Moreover, the medical teams stated that a blood clot was the key issue. Elsewhere, they might require performing further surgery to clear it.
Even the Markle Family said that Thomas suffered a series of serious health challenges over the years. He got two heart attacks and a stroke. Observers believe that, looking at his age and medical history, the risk increases with this emergency.
Royal News: Meghan’s Family Wants Her To Show Some Compassion
The estrangement of the pair is what makes the timing of this health crisis very ironic. Their relationship drifted apart even before the wedding of the Duchess of Sussex to Prince Harry in 2018. It happened after several public disputes and a highly talked-about paparazzi photo scandal.
And now Thomas Jr has publicly asked Meghan Markle to reach out. He said that this could be a final opportunity for her compassion and family reconciliation. “I would implore Meghan and Harry to reach out to Dad,” he said. Her sister Samatha said her father is “heavily medicated and hooked up to machines.” Although his condition is stable, the doctors have still cautioned that his recovery will be difficult. In addition to that, they requested privacy and support for their families during this important period.
Meghan and Harry, however, have not publicly commented as yet. The silence of the family has been a subject of interrogation by both the media and the public. Due to the history of the family, there has been a considerable amount of worry about Thomas’s well-being. For more Royal News and updates, keep following Soap Opera Daily.