Thomas Markle Sr. can only repair his bond with his estranged daughter Meghan Markle if he makes direct contact with her, a source claims.
According to a new report from OK! Magazinethe 81-year-old, who recently had his left leg amputated due to a medical emergency, has the chance to rebuild his relationship with the Duchess of Sussex.
An insider told the publication that Thomas simply needs to change the way he communicates with Meghan.
They noted that he has long struggled with indirect contact and often relies on emails or media intermediaries rather than speaking directly.
“Thomas has long struggled with communication channels. He prefers direct, personal contact and has always been frustrated by the dependence on email or intermediaries,” the source said.
They added: “Caroline’s involvement kept the lines of communication open when it mattered most.
“But if he agrees with her and drops her as a friend, it could repair his broken relationship with Meghan and change their lives forever.”
Recently, while hospitalized in the Philippines, Thomas Markle said he wanted to reconnect with Meghan.
However, the presence of his journalist friend, Caroline Graham, made it harder for the father-daughter to reconnect.
“Mr. Markle has been very clear that he wanted to hear directly from his daughter in her time of need,” a source said when Meghan sent him a letter instead of coming to him.
“The handover of the letter was carefully managed and he was conscious of maintaining his dignity throughout the period,” she added.
In response, Meghan’s team said the presence of a journalist made private contact difficult and “crossed clear ethical boundaries.”
“Given that a Daily Mail reporter has remained at her father’s bedside the entire time, broadcasting every interaction and crossing clear ethical lines, it has been extremely difficult for the Duchess to contact her father privately, despite her best efforts in recent days,” their statement said.
“With the support of reliable and trusted contacts, her correspondence is now safely in his hands.”
