A New Chapter at 81: Meghan Markle's Father Found Love with a Nurse 35 Years Younger 0 32

81-year-old Thomas Markle, Meghan Markle's father, candidly spoke about his new romance in an interview with Daily Mail. His chosen one is 46-year-old Filipino nurse Rio Canedo, whose age difference with Thomas is 35 years.

A Spark After Trials

On March 28, Thomas Markle shared with the British tabloid Daily Mail the story of how love unexpectedly returned to his life. His new companion is 46-year-old nurse Rio Canedo, who assisted him in recovering from a complex surgery to amputate his left leg, performed in December 2025.

Why He Decided to Share?

Thomas admitted that the decision to tell the press about his new relationship was driven by a desire to share his newfound happiness: "I want people to know that it is never too late to find peace and love." Thanks to his new partner, Meghan's father has returned to a full life, which he never even dared to dream of after four days in intensive care and several weeks in the hospital due to a large clot that cut off blood supply to his foot.

Prepared for Judgment

Thomas realizes that his new relationship will likely provoke mixed reactions in society due to the significant age difference and his health condition, but he is ready for it: "I know some people will say hurtful things, but I don’t care. There is a lot of negativity in the world, and if my story can bring even a little hope to one person, I will be happy."

Lingering Pain: Relationship with Meghan

Journalists also touched on the topic of Thomas's relationship with his daughter Meghan, who stopped communicating with him after her romance with Prince Harry began. However, Markle still does not maintain contact with his daughter and her family: "I still don’t understand why she stopped talking to me."

The Story of the Breakup

Recall that Meghan Markle, the wife of Prince Harry, completely ceased communication with her father shortly after the couple's engagement in 2017. According to Harry and Meghan, the reason for the Duchess's break with her father was his constant interaction with the press. Markle was convinced that it was her parent who was "leaking" information about her to the tabloids. In response, Thomas stated to Harry and Meghan that communication with the press was the only way he could connect with his younger daughter and son-in-law, who had cut him out of their lives. As a result, in 2018, Meghan was walked down the aisle not by her biological father, but by Prince Harry's parent, King Charles III. Only her mother, Doria Ragland, was present from the bride's relatives at the wedding.

A New Chapter in the Philippines

Until recently, Thomas Markle lived in Mexico, just four hours away from Harry and Meghan's home in Montecito. However, he never managed to communicate with his daughter and grandchildren: six-year-old Archie and four-year-old Lilibet. In January 2026, Thomas decided to move to the Philippines to avoid constant reminders of Meghan's family, whom he longed to see.

Life of the Duke and Duchess

Currently, Meghan and Harry live in their mansion in Montecito, actively developing their own production company. Additionally, the Duchess of Sussex owns the home goods brand As Ever and plans a return to acting.

Photo: meghan/Instagram, frame from the show Good Morning, Britain