A new controversy has exploded around Meghan Markle after her father, Thomas Markle, publicly denied receiving any message, call, or contact from the Duchess of Sussex — directly contradicting Meghan’s representatives, who insist she reached out during his life-threatening surgery abroad.
The conflicting claims have reignited a fierce debate:
Is Meghan being unfairly accused — or is she once again hiding the truth about her fractured family ties?
A Life-Threatening Operation Abroad
According to Page Six, 81-year-old Thomas Markle underwent an emergency partial amputation of his left leg in Cebu, Philippines, after severe infection caused the tissue to blacken and risk spreading into sepsis.
Doctors operated for nearly three hours. His condition remained critical for days as he was moved into intensive care.
Thomas Jr., Meghan’s older brother, confirmed the operation was successful but warned that their father is “still in danger” and facing a long recovery.
From his hospital bed, Thomas pleaded for one last chance to see Meghan, Prince Harry, and his grandchildren, Archie and Lilibet, before he dies.
But when asked about Meghan’s reported effort to contact him, he expressed shock.
“I didn’t receive a call, a message — nothing. I’ve never changed my phone number. Meghan can call me anytime she wants,” he told reporters.
Hospital Denies Any Contact From Meghan
The hospital caring for Thomas also dismissed claims that Meghan had reached out.
A spokesperson stated that Thomas was registered as a VIP patient, and any inquiry from the Duchess or her team would have been immediately logged and passed to staff:
“We received no communication from Meghan Markle or her representatives.”
This only intensified public suspicion — and the online backlash.
Family Members Accuse Meghan of “PR Lies”
Samantha Markle, Meghan’s outspoken half-sister, publicly blasted the Duchess on X (Twitter):
“It’s PR nonsense. She didn’t call. She didn’t message. Stop believing her lies.”
She argued that if Meghan truly cared, she would have ensured her father was flown to a top hospital in the United States instead of recovering alone in the Philippines.
Thomas Markle Jr. echoed her words, stating the family received no contact whatsoever from Meghan after the surgery.
Meghan’s Team Stands Firm — No Further Comment
Meghan’s representatives have refused to expand beyond their initial statement:
“The Duchess has reached out privately to her father.”
But with Thomas fully denying it — and the hospital supporting his account — critics are now questioning whether Meghan’s version is credible.
A Relationship Broken Long Before This Crisis
The father-daughter rift dates back to 2018, days before her royal wedding, when Thomas admitted he staged paparazzi photos for money. Meghan reportedly felt deeply betrayed.
Shortly afterward, Thomas was hospitalized for a heart attack and did not attend the wedding — an event that permanently widened the divide.
In the years that followed:
- Thomas gave multiple interviews criticizing Meghan and Harry
- Meghan accused her father of leaking private conversations
- Their communication collapsed entirely
In her 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey, Meghan said she was “devastated” by her father’s actions and no longer trusted him.
Today, they haven’t spoken directly for many years.
A Family Torn Apart, A Nation Divided
As Thomas struggles with severe health complications in Mexico and the Philippines — including a major stroke in 2022 — the question haunting the public is simple:
Did Meghan truly reach out… or did she choose to remain silent?
And even deeper:
Can a relationship so damaged ever be repaired — or is this the tragic, irreversible end of a father-daughter bond?
The controversy has left the public sharply divided, with some defending Meghan’s privacy and others accusing her of abandoning her father in his darkest moment.
One thing, however, is undeniable:
This is no longer just a royal scandal — it is a heartbreaking family tragedy unfolding under the world’s brightest spotlight.
