JAKARTA - Meghan Markle's father, Thomas Markle is currently being treated in an intensive care unit (ICU) after undergoing emergency operations in the Philippines.
Thomas Markle, who has long been separated from Meghan since his marriage to Prince Harry in 2018, was rushed to hospital on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 after falling seriously ill at home.
The 81-year-old man underwent surgery for about three hours on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 and is still in the ICU. Thomas now has to undergo a second procedure to lift blood vessels.
"I took my father to a hospital close to our house. After some scans, the doctor said his life was in danger," Meghan's brother Thomas Markle Jr told the Daily Mail.
"They immediately took us by ambulance, the siren turned on, to a bigger hospital in the city center. My father underwent emergency surgery. I begged everyone around the world to pray for him," he continued.
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Meanwhile, Meghan's half-brother Samantha Markle said the pressure in recent years appeared to affect her father's health and add to her vulnerability.
"My father is a strong person, but he has gone through so much. I pray he is strong enough to get through this," said a 61-year-old woman.
"My father has suffered two heart attacks, strokes, and earthquakes. I hope he can survive," he continued.
Thomas Markle has had health problems for years. He had two heart attacks ahead of his daughter's wedding which prevented him from boarding from Los Angeles to London.
King Charles then took his place to accompany Meghan in part in the alley of St George's Chapel's church in Windsor.
"This is an action that later referred to by the father as the most generous and kind act. He will forever be in debt of gratitude," said Samantha.
Thomas Markle, who has never met his son-in-law or grandson, Archie (6) and Lilibet (4) suffered a major stroke in 2022 so he lost his ability to speak. After undergoing therapy for several months, he can speak a little, but his health has decreased in recent years.
This medical crisis coincided with Prince Harry giving a paid speech to a group of property agents in Canada. Meghan released her Netflix program holiday edition, With Love, Meghan, where she emphasized the importance of family and friends.
"My only hope is that Meghan shows a little mercy to my father. She's really struggling for her life," said Thomas Markle Jr., who has been her father's main nurse since the stroke.
Thomas Markle and his 59-year-old son moved to the Philippines in January this year to stay away from his persistent memories of his separation from Meghan.
"Every day there is news about Meghan and Harry. It's always a reminder that my daughter is no longer talking to me. I still don't understand why she keeps ignoring me. My only hope is being to see my grandchildren before I die." said Thomas Markle.
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