Overview
- Meghan's spokesperson confirmed on Dec. 10 that a letter was delivered to Thomas Markle at his hospital bed in Cebu, Philippines.
- The Duchess's team said a Daily Mail reporter at Thomas Markle's bedside made private contact difficult by publicizing interactions, a claim DMG Media denies.
- DMG said its U.S. editor Caroline Graham shared Thomas Markle's contact details with Meghan's office after he consented, rejecting allegations of unethical conduct.
- Thomas Markle, 81, underwent a below-knee amputation on Dec. 3 after a blood clot and remains in recovery in the Philippines.
- Reports indicate Meghan lacked a working phone number or email for her father and feared a call would be leaked, and sources say it is too soon to tell whether the outreach will lead to reconciliation.