Thomas, the father of Meghan Markle, revealed in an interview with the Daily Mail that he is dating nurse Rio Canedo after he entered rehab in Cebu, Philippines following the amputation of his lower left leg. Thomas, who moved to the Philippines with his son Thomas Jr. in 2025, expressed his joy and happiness after years of feeling neglected and sad. He also revealed that he would marry Canedo if it was beneficial to her, but has not discussed this. Canedo claimed she didn't know who Thomas was when she met him and is now working with him.