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Meghan Markle reacts to "disturbing" child sex abuse accusations against estranged father

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Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has expressed concern over disturbing allegations that her estranged father, Thomas Markle, possessed images involving child sex abuse. The relationship between Meghan and her father has been tense for years, notably since he missed her wedding to Prince Harry in 2018.

Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-10-23, using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the same event (that is the story summary below).

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The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, is "deeply distressed" by reports that her estranged father, Thomas Markle Sr., allegedly possesses hundreds or thousands of child sex abuse images in the Philippines. Her half-brother, Thomas Markle Jr., discovered these images while clearing out their father's home in Cebu and reported them to local police. The FBI is also considering an investigation since Thomas Markle Sr. currently resides in the U.S. after a leg amputation. In response to the 2018 allegations shared with her by UK authorities, Meghan had blocked contact between her father and his grandchildren for their protection. Her father denies all accusations, calling them "sick lies."

Written for “Meghan Markle’s Father Investigated” on 2026-10-23, grounded in this article and the 23 other(s) covering the same event.

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