The 81-year-old Thomas Markle Sr., the estranged father of Meghan Markle and father-in-law of Prince Harry, returned to America on May 1, 2026.
Return to the United States
According to a report by the Daily Mail, Markle Sr. returned to America to be fitted for a state-of-the-art prosthetic limb. His Filipina nurse girlfriend, 46-year-old Rio Canedo, reportedly accompanied him to the airport.
Life in Cebu and Amputation
Thomas Markle Sr. had been living in Cebu for a year, where his left leg was amputated due to “dying tissue” in December 2025. The amputation was a significant health event that led to his relocation back to the United States for advanced medical care.
Strained Family Relations
The estranged relationship between Markle Sr. and his daughter Meghan has long been a major topic in the news, with reports saying that Meghan still has not reunited with her father up to now. The ongoing rift continues to attract public attention, especially given the high-profile nature of the royal family.
