Article continues below advertisementMeghan Markle reached out to her father as he remains in the hospital.According to a new report released on Friday, December 5, the royal, 44, has been in communication with Thomas Markle.The 81-year-old recently underwent surgery that involved amputating his left leg. Article continues below advertisementSource: MEGAMeghan Markle's father is in the hospital."I can confirm she has reached out to her father," a spokesperson for the Duchess of Sussex told an outlet.On Friday morning, Thomas' son, Thomas Markle Jr.