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Reynolds, J. (2026, October 30). IOPC to investigate Met’s action on letter about Meghan’s father. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/the-sun-philippines-iopc-met-duchess-b1302973.html
Reynolds, Jordan. “IOPC to investigate Met’s action on letter about Meghan’s father.” Evening Standard, 30 Oct. 2026, https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/the-sun-philippines-iopc-met-duchess-b1302973.html.
Reynolds, Jordan. “IOPC to investigate Met’s action on letter about Meghan’s father.” Evening Standard, October 30, 2026. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/the-sun-philippines-iopc-met-duchess-b1302973.html.
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Thomas Markle Sr., Meghan Markle's estranged father, is under investigation by Filipino authorities after his son, Thomas Jr., reportedly found a significant collection of child pornography at his home in Cebu, Philippines. Thomas Jr. contacted both local police and the FBI to report the discovery. The investigation was further complicated when it emerged that London’s Metropolitan Police failed to forward serious allegations contained in a 2019 letter about Markle Sr. to relevant overseas authorities; this prompted an independent investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) into the Met's handling of the matter.
Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, issued a statement expressing her "deep distress" over these allegations, while also emphasizing her hope that justice would be served and prioritizing the protection of children. The controversy has reignited tensions within the family, with Samantha Markle, Meghan’s half-sister, claiming the reports are fabricated to tarnish their father's reputation.
The investigation is ongoing in both the Philippines and the United States, involving multiple law enforcement agencies such as the FBI and local Filipino authorities.
