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Meghan Markle Letter Delivered to Thomas Markle: First Contact in 7 Years

Meghan Markle Letter Delivered to Thomas Markle: First Contact in 7 Years

Summary

Meghan Markle sent a letter to her father Thomas Markle, who is in a hospital in the Philippines after having surgery. This letter marks their first contact in seven years. Meghan had difficulties reaching him privately due to media presence at his bedside.

Key Facts

  • Meghan Markle's spokesperson confirmed she sent a letter to her father in the hospital.
  • Thomas Markle had surgery to amputate his leg due to a severe infection.
  • A Daily Mail reporter has been at Thomas Markle's bedside, complicating private communication.
  • Meghan and her father have not communicated since a 2018 paparazzi incident before her wedding.
  • In the past, Thomas Markle leaked a private letter from Meghan to the media.
  • Meghan contacted the U.S. consulate for help in delivering the letter.
  • Thomas Markle was moved from the Intensive Care Unit to a regular hospital room.

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