Meghan Markle’s father experienced a terrifying situation after a powerful earthquake rocked the Philippines this week, according to Meghan’s half-sister.
Samantha Markle, 60, claimed on X that their father Thomas Markle Sr. was allegedly unable to leave his apartment building following the 6.9-magnitude quake on Monday, September 30. The retired lighting director, who has been living in the country with his son Thomas Markle Jr., was reportedly stuck high above ground.
“My father is stuck on the 19th floor of a building in the Philippines after a massive earthquake,” Samantha wrote. “and he can't walk and he is trapped.” Samantha also used the post to criticize the Duchess of Sussex, placing blame on Meghan for what she described as their father’s vulnerable circumstances. “Shame on my disgusting evil f**king sister forever putting our father in this position,” she added. “I hope she is cursed.”
Hours later, Samantha updated, “So it looks like the clouds parted. it seems like my sister might have sent hope to the Philippines to my dad?” along with a bizarre photo of a banana with the words “be strong dad” written on it.
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By the following morning, she reassured concerned followers that her father had made it through the ordeal. “I wish to extend our deep gratitude to everyone expressing concern about my father,” she posted on Tuesday, October 1. “As of today he is OK, and making plans to get out of that building.” She continued on his safety, noting, “They seem to be safe for now, and hopefully there will be no serious aftershocks. Provisions are being made so that he won't be trapped in a similar situation again.”
I wish to extend our deep gratitude to everyone expressing concern about my father. Thank you. As of today he is OK , and making plans to get out out of that building. They seem to be safe for now, and hopefully there will be no serious aftershocks. Provisions are being made so…
— Samantha Markle (@BabesMatrix) October 1, 2025The earthquake devastated parts of Cebu, marking the strongest to hit the country in more than ten years and leaving at least 60 dead, according to NBC News.
Meghan’s difficult relationship with both her father and sister has long been a subject of public discussion. Her bond with Thomas Sr. began unraveling in the lead-up to her 2018 wedding toPrince Harry after a scandal involving staged paparazzi photos and continued to worsen as he gave interviews sharing private details. Similarly, Meghan and Samantha have been estranged for years, with Samantha frequently making bold remarks about the Duchess since around 2016. Meghan has maintained that they were never close, and Samantha’s defamation lawsuit against her sister was ultimately dismissed in court.
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