Lorraine Kelly has expressed her skepticism regarding Meghan Markle's claims of trying to contact her father, Thomas Markle, after his leg amputation surgery. Kelly suggested on her daytime show that Meghan's reported attempts to reach her father might be a tactic to manage negative press, commenting that Meghan "could always give them a call" directly if she truly wanted to connect.
Meghan, who has not spoken to her father since 2018, stated through a representative that reaching him privately had been difficult due to the constant presence of a Daily Mail reporter at his bedside. Her representative confirmed that her correspondence had been safely delivered to him with the help of trusted contacts.
Thomas Markle, recuperating in the Philippines, has expressed a desire for reconciliation, stating his love for Meghan and his wish to meet his grandchildren and Prince Harry before he dies estranged from his daughter.