Royal News is buzzing after reports confirmed that Meghan Markle has reached out to her father, Thomas Markle, following his emergency leg amputation in the Philippines. The 81-year-old remains in the ICU, and the whole fiasco has brought back the family feud, which has been there for quite a time, to focus again. Keep scrolling to learn more.
Thomas Markle’s Condition Remains Critical
Thomas is presently recovering in an intensive care unit in the Philippines. The leg was cut off below the knee in an operation that took place abroad. And, as a result of the blood clot that had blocked the blood flow in his upper leg, they had no choice but to perform an emergency intervention. Elsewhere, his son Thomas Jr said that it’s a “life or death” moment. Also, his foot had turned blue, then black, but doctors acted quickly.
The doctors are monitoring him very closely to see if he gets any infections. According to Thomas Jr, the next two or three days are crucial. Even the family members are prepared for any other complications. Furthermore, Thomas revealed that his father had complained of pain earlier. However, things escalated faster than they expected.
Royal News: Meghan Reaches Out To Her Father
Meghan’s representative said that after hearing about the operation, she got in touch with her father. Elsewhere, no additional details are shared, and the communication is confidential. Ever since Meghan’s marriage to Prince Harry in 2018, she has been at odds with her father. After Thomas confessed to fabricating paparazzi photos and, in Meghan’s words, not being honest with the media, their bond broke.
During an interview with Oprah Winfrey in 2021, Meghan revealed that the relationship had hurt her deeply and had gone so far that she could not fix it anymore. She expressed it by saying, “I have lost my father,” which was a sign of the continual conflict.
Elsewhere, even Prince Harry spoke about the situation in the couple’s Netflix documentary. He says that somewhere he was to blame. He believed that Meghan’s relationship with her father had changed drastically.
And it’s because of the intense press attention surrounding their marriage. His comment was, “She had a father before this, and now she doesn’t.” Elsewhere, when a source reached out to Thomas Jr for a comment but no comment was given. For more Royal News and updates, keep following Soap Opera Daily.