Why Meghan Markle's estranged dad Thomas is ditching Philippines, moving back to the US
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After a period marked by serious health problems, Thomas Markle tries to turn the page. Amputee left leg at the end of 2025, Meghan Markle's father is now back in the United States, and will begin "a great new chapter" of his life.
Meghan Markle's Father Thomas Makes Major Move the Duchess Likely Won't Be Thrilled About
Following a partial leg amputation, Meghan Markle’s father, Thomas Markle Sr., has left the Philippines, where he had the emergency surgery late last year. In December 2025, Thomas had a below-the-knee amputation on his left leg after a blood clot in his thigh cut off the blood supply to his foot. His eldest daughter and Meghan’s half-sister, Samantha, shared with The Mirror, “Dad made the decision to come back to the U.S. for ongoing medical …
Thomas Markle Sr. (81), the father of Duchess Meghan (44), returns from the Philippines to the United States after his dramatic health loss. This was confirmed by his daughter Samantha Markle (61) opposite Mirror UK. The 81-year-old, who had to amputate a leg in an emergency intervention in December 2025, will continue to receive medical treatment in America. "He will be surrounded by family and friends who support him," said Samantha. He will a…
Meghan Markle's dad returns to US after leg amputation
NEED TO KNOW Thomas Markle had his left leg amputated in December after a blood clot cut off blood supply to his foot. He has returned to the US from the Philippines to be fitted with a state-of-the-art prosthetic limb. He had been living in the Philippines with his son, Thomas Jr, since January. Thomas has been estranged from his daughter Meghan Markle since 2018. Thomas Markle has returned to the United States after his left leg was amputated…
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