Meghan Markle tries to contact estranged father after amputation reports

Meghan Markle has sought to make contact with her estranged father Thomas Markle after he was reported to have had a leg amputated in the Philippines, a spokesperson for Meghan said on Friday.

"I can confirm she has reached out to her father," the spokesperson said.

It is unclear whether her attempt was successful.

Meghan—whose royal title is the Duchess of Sussex—and her father have been estranged since the run-up to her marriage in 2018 to Prince Harry, the younger brother of heir to the throne Prince William.

Days before the wedding, Thomas Markle said he would not attend due to ill health and after he admitted posing for paparazzi pictures.

In January, Thomas said he wished to reconcile with his family and stated that he harbors no "ill will" towards his daughter.

"My door is always open to her. I love her (Meghan) and that will never change. I love all my children," he told the Daily Mail.

"I wish her no ill will. My dream is that one day I could bring my whole family together, like a 'normal' family," Thomas continued.

British media reported Thomas Markle moved from Mexico to the Philippines earlier this year. (with additional reports from Ayie Licsi)