Meghan reaches out to estranged father after amputation reports, spokesman says

Following reports that Thomas Markle, the Duchess of Sussex's estranged father, is seriously ill in a Philippines hospital and has had his leg amputated, Meghan has attempted to contact him. A spokesperson confirmed the Duchess reached out to her father. The relationship between Meghan and her father became strained in 2018, prior to her wedding to Prince Harry, after he colluded with photographers. He ultimately did not attend the wedding, and Prince Charles walked Meghan down the aisle. It is unknown if they reconciled after the wedding, and Thomas Markle has reportedly never met his grandchildren. He has also been publicly critical of Meghan and Harry's decision to step back from royal duties.

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