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Meghan Markle’s Father Investigated

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“Although the breadth of what has now been uncovered is more sickening than one could ever imagine, my sincerest hope is that justice will be fully served and that the priority remains the safety and protection of innocent children,” Meghan added.

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Meghan Markle's estranged father, Thomas Markle Sr., is under investigation for allegedly possessing child sexual abuse images.1

Thomas Markle Jr. reported finding hundreds or thousands of such images in four boxes at his father’s home in the Philippines to authorities and reportedly said he found them mixed with family mementos.1

The Philippines' Anti-Trafficking and Anti-OSAEC task force in Cebu is investigating the matter.2

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  1. Meghan Markle’s estranged dad Thomas investigated over vile trove of child porn – discovered by his ‘disgusted’ son: report New York Post, 22 Oct
  2. Meghan Markle ‘distressed’ as Philippines probes father over child sexual abuse images South China Morning Post, 23 Oct
  3. Meghan ‘deeply distressed’ by allegation her father had child abuse images Evening Standard, 23 Oct
  4. Duchess of Sussex ‘deeply distressed’ over child sexual abuse image claims against father The Guardian, 23 Oct
  5. Meghan's eight-year rift with her estranged father: The duchess' troubled relationship with Thomas Markle as he faces child abuse images probe Daily Mail, 23 Oct

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Meghan's half-brother, Thomas Markle Jr, alleged that he had found a stash of images belonging to her father at his former home in the Philippines.

6 of 11 outletsfirst reported 22 Octwording from Daily Mail

LONDON – Prince Harry’s wife Meghan said on Oct 23 that she was “deeply distressed” following accusations that her father had possessed images of child abuse, adding that she had blocked contact between him and her children over previous “troubling and disturbing” allegations.

5 of 11 outletsfirst reported 23 Octwording from The Straits Times

Authorities in the UK had previously told the Duchess that allegations made about her father in a 2018 letter sent to Scotland Yard and subsequently shared with her by police were being investigated, it is understood.

4 of 11 outletsfirst reported 23 Octwording from Evening Standard

The 2018 letter was understood to have been shared with Meghan by the royalty and specialist protection unit within the Met police.

4 of 11 outletsfirst reported 23 Octwording from The Guardian

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How the first headlines put it

  • The New York Post headline emphasizes that Thomas Markle Jr. discovered the images, while other outlets focus more on Meghan's reaction to the allegations.134
  • Some headlines highlight Meghan's distress over the accusations (e.g., The Guardian), whereas others emphasize her estranged relationship with her father and the nature of the investigation (e.g., Daily Mail).45
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Words to watch (3)

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

Meghan Markle says ‘deeply’ disturbing child porn allegations explain why she cut ties with dad 8 years ago New York Post

'I had to protect my children': Meghan reveals she cut off contact with Thomas Markle to safeguard Archie and Lilibet - amid 'disturbing' probe into child sex abuse images Daily Mail

How it changed

  1. 22 Oct

    Meghan Markle's father Thomas is at the centre of a child sex probe after being reported to police by his own son.

    3 outlets · Daily Mail
  2. 23 Oct

    LONDON – Prince Harry’s wife Meghan said on Oct 23 that she was “deeply distressed” following accusations that her father had possessed images of child abuse, adding that she had blocked contact between him and her children over previous “troubling and disturbing” allegations.

    5 outlets · The Straits Times

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