“Given that a Daily Mail reporter has remained at her father’s bedside throughout, broadcasting each interaction and breaching clear ethical boundaries, it has been exceedingly difficult for the duchess to contact her father privately, despite her efforts over the past several days.
“With the support of reliable and trusted contacts, her correspondence is now safely in his hands,” the statement said.
Daily Mail Responds to Allegations
The Daily Mail’s parent company, DMG, has denied claims of unethical reporting. The company stated that Thomas Markle is a friend of journalist Caroline Graham and that he personally requested her presence at the hospital.
“As well as being a journalist, Caroline has been friends with Mr Markle since 2018. She has been with Mr Markle in hospital every day, providing him with care and support.
“It is entirely untrue that each interaction has been broadcast, and the suggestion that Caroline has breached ethical boundaries is demonstrably false and vehemently denied,” DMG added.
