A letter from Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex has now reached her estranged father, who is in hospital in the Philippines.
Thomas Markle, who has reportedly had his left lower leg amputated, told the Mail on Sunday he does not want to die while distanced from his daughter.
He said he wishes to meet his grandchildren, Prince Archie, six, and Princess Lilibet, four, as well as Meghan's husband, the Duke of Sussex.
A spokesperson for the duchess said it "has been exceedingly difficult for the Duchess to contact her father privately, despite her efforts over the past several days".
But, the spokesperson added, Meghan's letter "is now safely in his hands" thanks to the support of "reliable and trusted contacts".
