Thomas Markle's New Love in Philippines

0:00On March 28, Thomas Markle, Megan's 81-year-old estranged father, has found love with the 46-year-old Filipino nurse named Rio Canado. The retired Hollywood lighting director met her last December while recovering from a life-threatening leg amputation in a Saboo rehab center. He says he feels blessed and happy after years of sadness from his fallout with Megan. Earlier this year, Thomas moved to the Philippines with his son Tom Jr. to escape painful reminders of his daughter and the grandkids he's never. Met Rio, a mother of two grown kids, had no clue about his role ties when they connected. She just saw a kind, funny patient who needed care. Now they share a room, laughing and supporting each other daily. The astrangement kicked off around Megan's May 2018 wedding to Prince Harry when Thomas had heart attacks and couldn't walk her down the aisle. He tried reaching out privately, but when public when that failed, and things soured further after his stroke in 2022. Megan's only two years younger than Rio, adding to the family drama.

1:04These days, Thomas is battling pneumonia but stays positive, crediting Rio for his weight loss, speech recovery, and sense of safety. His older kids approve, and he shrugs off expected backlash from Megan and Harry's online fans. He's focused on living fully in this tender spot far from the spotlight. Thomas treasures the relationship, hopes to travel with Rio someday, but has no plans to chase reconciliation. He's moved on to peace and love on his own terms.