Meghan Markle’s sister Samantha urges royal to ‘privately reconnect’ with father
The IndependentStay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Meghan Markle’s half-sister, Samantha, has claimed that the “door is wide open” for the Duchess of Sussex to privately reconnect with their father, Thomas Markle, after he recently suffered a stroke. Samantha said Thomas feels “blessed to be alive” and is “getting a bit stronger every day” after he suffered a major stroke last week, causing him to lose the ability to speak. She could text and she could contact him and he could text back.” Samantha said the “door is wide open” for Meghan to contact Thomas. Samantha replied: “I didn’t hear anything about him following anybody around so I don’t believe that.” Meghan, Prince Harry and their two children, Archie and Lilibet, are set to return to the UK this week to celebrate the Queen’s platinum jubilee.