Meghan Markle may have made progress with her estranged father, Thomas Markle, for the first time in seven years amid his health struggles, but uncertainty remains over what’s next for the father-daughter couple.
The Duchess of Sussex was finally able to contact her father thanks to a handwritten letter sent to him at the hospital to protect the confidentiality of their correspondence. Given that it’s still the holiday season, some have pondered the possibility of Meghan finally meeting her father.
According to sources cited by The timesreunion is “too soon to tell”. It is understood that Meghan and her father still have unresolved issues and that Thomas’ health crisis alone could spark sympathy but not wider reconciliation.
When contacted for comment on the matter by GB Newsthe Sussexes’ spokesperson declined to comment.
The 81-year-old was rushed to hospital in Cebu, Philippines for a health emergency that required a life-saving operation. Thomas had his leg amputated from the knee down due to a potentially fatal blood clot.
The old Suits The actress had difficulty contacting her father for several days, saying that the constant presence of the Daily Mail The journalist made the task “extremely difficult”.
The Times reported that Meghan’s choice to send a letter rather than call on the phone came from fears it would be leaked. The letter is more likely to be protected by UK privacy rules.
