THE TELEGRAPH: Duchess of Sussex’s father has three-hour operation after blood clot turned limb black
Thomas Markle has had his leg amputated, it has been reported.
The Duchess of Sussex’s father, 81, underwent a three-hour operation to remove his left leg below the knee after it turned black as a result of a blood clot.
He had been taken to hospital on Tuesday after becoming ill at his home in the Philippines.
Thomas Markle Jnr, his son, told the Daily Mail: “I was told the leg had to be removed and it was a case of life or death.”
Despite a successful procedure, doctors are still worried about his condition, his son said.
He added: “One of his doctors said the next two or three days are critical. His left leg has been removed below the knee. They were worried about infection setting in – sepsis or gangrene. The flesh was black and dying.
“There was no option given. It was either ‘we have to operate now and remove the leg or he may die’. It was a life-threatening situation.” » | Tom McArdle | Friday, December 5, 2025
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Friday, December 05, 2025
Stricken Thomas Markle Rushed Into Intensive Care – Meghan Silent
Dec 3, 2025 | Thomas Markle, the 81-year-old father of Meghan Markle, has been rushed into intensive care after suffering a sudden medical emergency at his home in the Philippines.
According to his son, doctors warned that his life was in “imminent danger,” prompting an ambulance dash to a larger hospital where he underwent emergency surgery. He is now in the ICU, with a second operation expected to address a blood clot.
His children, Thomas Jr and Samantha, have issued emotional updates, asking the world to keep their father in their thoughts and prayers as he faces a long and difficult recovery.
Thomas Markle has endured years of serious health battles, including two heart attacks and a major stroke in 2022 which left him temporarily unable to speak.
His fragile health has been compounded by the pain of his estrangement from Meghan and the emotional strain of recent years.
As Thomas continues to fight in hospital, his family say they remain hopeful — but deeply worried. …
According to his son, doctors warned that his life was in “imminent danger,” prompting an ambulance dash to a larger hospital where he underwent emergency surgery. He is now in the ICU, with a second operation expected to address a blood clot.
His children, Thomas Jr and Samantha, have issued emotional updates, asking the world to keep their father in their thoughts and prayers as he faces a long and difficult recovery.
Thomas Markle has endured years of serious health battles, including two heart attacks and a major stroke in 2022 which left him temporarily unable to speak.
His fragile health has been compounded by the pain of his estrangement from Meghan and the emotional strain of recent years.
As Thomas continues to fight in hospital, his family say they remain hopeful — but deeply worried. …
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'They're Turning the Royal Family into a Walmart with a Crown on': Meghan Markle's Father Thomas Launches an Extraordinary TV Attack on Megxit as He Tells Channel 5 Documentary That the Sussexes Are 'Cheapening' the Royals by Quitting
The Duchess of Sussex's estranged father has spoken in depth for the first time about the Megxit crisis – and accused his daughter of 'cheapening' the Royal Family and throwing away 'every girl's dream' for money.
In a TV documentary, Thomas Markle describes Meghan and Harry's behaviour as embarrassing, says they are 'turning into lost souls' and, in a reference to a discount American supermarket giant, adds: 'They are turning it [the Royal Family] into a Walmart with a crown on.'
He added: 'This is not the girl I raised.'
Mr Markle's intervention in the monarchy's worst crisis for a generation came as the Queen's top aides finalised a deal for the couple, who are quitting as frontline Royals and leaving Britain to seek financial independence.
He tells the Channel 5 documentary: 'When they got married they took on an obligation, and the obligation is to be part of the Royals and to represent the Royals. And it would be foolish for them not to.
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'This is one of the greatest long-living institutions ever. They are destroying it, they are cheapening it, making it shabby… they shouldn't be doing this.' » | Ian Gallagher for the ‘Mail On Sunday’ | Saturday, January 18, 2020
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