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Is Meghan Markle planning to see her father Thomas amid his worsening health as he returns to US?

Meghan Markle's spokesperson said, "I can confirm she has reached out to her father[ Thomas Markle]"

Published May 11, 2026
Meghan Markle is facing another wave of 'furious criticism' over her relationship with her father Thomas

Meghan Markle’s father Thomas Markle has returned to United States from Cebu, a city in the Philippines, after his leg was amputated there.

Meghan reportedly reached out to Thomas Markle when he was admitted in the hospital in Philippines.

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The spokesman for Meghan said at the time: "I can confirm she has reached out to her father."

Now, as Thomas has returned to the United States, fans are expecting their reunion amid Thomas health issues, and the Duchess is facing another wave of furious criticism over her relationship with her father.

However, the insiders told the Radar Online, Meghan has no immediate plans to see Thomas despite his worsening health.

“She has no plans to see her estranged father despite his ill health,” the close insider tells the publication.

The close confidant says, "For many observers, this moment feels like a turning point – Thomas is elderly, he has undergone a serious, life-altering surgery, and yet there is still no sign of a reconciliation.

"People are questioning how Meghan can continue to keep such a distance when the circumstances are so stark."

"There is a perception that this is one of the most difficult chapters in their relationship, and the most brutal family move Meghan has ever made, as she has no plans to see her estranged father despite his ill health," the mole continued.

Mukhtar Ahmed Junejo
Mukhtar Ahmed Junejo is the Deputy News Editor at The News International (Digital) with over 10 years of experience. He specialises in real-time reporting on the British Royal Family and analyses monarchy transitions, internal dynamics, and global media narratives. He also covers high-profile celebrity news and international human-interest stories.
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