The Duchess of Sussex has been able to contact her estranged father in hospital via a letter, her spokesperson has confirmed.

Thomas Markle, who according to reports has had his left leg amputated while in the Philippines, had said he did not want to die while distanced from his daughter.

Mr Markle also expressed his desire to meet his two grandchildren and Prince Harry .

Meghan has been estranged from her father since her 2018 wedding when he was caught staging paparazzi photos in the run-up to the event.

In a statement, her spokesperson appeared to criticise her father's ongoing relationship with tabloids and the media.

The duchess's spokesperson said: "Given that a Daily Mail reporter has remained at her father's bedside throughout, broadcasting each interaction and breaching

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