The duchess has been estranged from her father since her wedding seven years ago.

Thomas Markle has said he does not want to die estranged from his daughter, the Duchess of Sussex, after reports he had his leg amputated following surgery in the Philippines.

Mr Markle said he would like to meet Meghan’s children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet and her husband, the Duke of Sussex.

It comes after Meghan was said to have “reached out” to her father, who she has been estranged from since her 2018 wedding when he was caught staging paparazzi photos in the run-up to the big day.

A spokesperson for the Duchess of Sussex said: “I can confirm she has reached out to her father.”

No further details have been released, including whether or not Meghan’s attempt was successful.

Meghan is said to

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