After several days of attempting to get in contact with her seriously-ill father, as he remains in hospital in the Philippines after undergoing a major operation, Meghan Markle has successfully reached out to her dad.

A spokesperson for the Duchess of Sussex said: "With the support of reliable and trusted contacts, her correspondence is now safely in his hands,” adding: "It has been exceedingly difficult for the Duchess to contact her father privately, despite her efforts over the past several days."

Meghan's representative added that she found it difficult to get in touch with her dad, Thomas Markle Snr , due to publications "remaining at her father's bedside", as she hoped to keep their correspondence private.

The Duchess of Sussex was previously unable to confirm which hospital

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