Overview
- Thomas Markle, 81, is recovering in a Cebu hospital after a three-hour operation that amputated his left leg below the knee following a blood clot.
- A spokesperson for the Duchess of Sussex confirmed she reached out, and People reports Meghan emailed her father late Friday with no bounce-back notice.
- Thomas and some hospital staff told UK tabloids they have not received contact, and he said his phone number has not changed.
- Sources close to Meghan say her team sought confirmation of the hospital and the best way to reach him and initially kept the outreach private.
- From his hospital bed, Thomas publicly appealed for reconciliation and said he hopes to meet his grandchildren, while sister Samantha Markle disputed any contact.