Meghan Markle's Father Investigated
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- Zoe HussainNew York Post
- Caroline GrahamDaily Mail
- Wendy GellerNew York Post
- India McTaggartSydney Morning Herald
- Press Association ReporterEvening Standard
- Chris BradfordNew York Post
- Sara NathanNew York Post
- Emmet LyonsCBS News
- Caroline DaviesThe Guardian
- The Straits TimesThe Straits Times
- Danica KirkaToronto Star
- ReutersSouth China Morning Post
- Jolie ZennaNew York Post
- Elizabeth HaighDaily Mail
- Neil SearsDaily Mail
- AFPNational Post
- Lettice BromovskyDaily Mail
- Sam GreenhillDaily Mail
- Rebecca CamberDaily Mail
- BBC NewsBBC
- Harry SekulichBBC
- Amanda PlatellDaily Mail
- Mahima SharmaTimes of India
- Catherine WylieEvening Standard
- Stewart CarrEvening Standard
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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, the wife of Prince Harry, said on Friday that she was “deeply distressed” by allegations that images depicting child sexual abuse had been discovered at her father’s former residence in the Philippines.
Thomas Markle Sr., 82, is the subject of a probe after his son, Thomas Markle Jr., allegedly uncovered “hundreds, if not thousands” of child sex abuse images in four boxes at his home in Cebu, The Sun reported.
In a statement issued on Friday, the Duchess of Sussex revealed she had been shown a letter in 2018 containing what she described as “troubling and disturbing allegations” about her father and had been assured they were being investigated.
“I hope it can now be understood that, despite certain media publications’ distortion over the years, any distance from my father and my choice to not allow him to have contact with our children, was for one reason: to protect them,” Meghan said in her statement.
Analysis
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Meghan's statement did not specify exactly when in 2018 the letter was sent to the police or when it was subsequently shared with her.
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“I won’t speak to my father ever again unless I’m called to give evidence against him.”
The Duchess of Sussex issued the statement following a report by british tabloid The Sun, which said her half-brother, Thomas Markle Jr., had discovered the images while clearing out the former home of their father, Thomas Markle Sr., in Cebu, Philippines.
Markle Sr has vigorously denied the latest allegations, which are made by his son Thomas Markle Jr, 60.
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How the first headlines put it
Words to watch (3)
Meghan Markle reacts to "disturbing" child sex abuse accusations against estranged father
Meghan Markle says ‘deeply’ disturbing child porn allegations explain why she cut ties with dad 8 years ago
'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
How it changed
- 22 Oct
“I won’t speak to my father ever again unless I’m called to give evidence against him.”
- 23 Oct
The Duchess of Sussex has said she is “deeply distressed” over accusations involving child sexual abuse images against her estranged father, Thomas Markle Sr, and revealed she was made aware of “disturbing allegations” against him in 2018 by the Metropolitan police.
- 24 Oct
“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.”
Coverage 34 articles
- 24 Oct Meghan ‘deeply distressed’ as child abuse allegations against father spark Philippines investigation
Evening Standard - 24 Oct Philippines authorities investigating allegations against Thomas Markle Sr
Evening Standard 
24 Oct Meghan Explains Estrangement Move: Duchess cites child-safety fears; abuse-image claims under probe
Times of India- 24 Oct AMANDA PLATELL: Is this the moment we should all feel sorry for Meghan? I have been among her harshest critics... but she may have been harbouring a deeply disturbing secret all along
Daily Mail - 24 Oct Met investigates reports of letter detailing claims about Meghan's father
BBC 
24 Oct Meghan's distraught father Thomas Markle rages over child sex abuse image claims: 'It's the worst thing anyone can accuse me of'
Daily Mail
23 Oct The Papers: 'Meghan warned over father' and 'Don't risk Truss-style budget'
BBC- 23 Oct Family friend reported Meghan’s father to police near royal wedding
Sydney Morning Herald - 23 Oct Met hunt for Markle letter: Meghan says it was sent to police in 2018 making 'disturbing' child abuse claims about her father - and that's why she cut him off
Daily Mail - 23 Oct Letter sent to Met Police 'warned that Thomas Markle abused a child' - as Meghan reveals she cut off contact after learning of 'disturbing' allegations eight years ago
Daily Mail
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- 23 Oct Meghan Markle responds to claims father had child abuse images
National Post - 23 Oct Meghan Markle reacts to "disturbing" child sex abuse accusations against estranged father
CBS News 
23 Oct 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 Met Police did not launch probe into Thomas Markle as force hunts for 'disturbing' letter Meghan said was passed to them in 2018
Daily Mail
23 Oct '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
23 Oct Allegations against Thomas Markle Sr challenge media’s Meghan narrative
The Guardian- 23 Oct The truth about when Meghan Markle first learned of dad Thomas’ child porn allegations
New York Post 
23 Oct Meghan Markle ‘distressed’ as Philippines probes father over child sexual abuse images
South China Morning Post
23 Oct Thomas Markle allegations live updates: Meghan’s dad investigated for child porn
New York Post
23 Oct Prince Harry's wife Meghan 'deeply distressed' by allegations her father had indecent images
Toronto Star23 Oct Meghan Markle ‘distressed’ over claims father had child abuse images
The Straits Times23 Oct Meghan reveals allegations against her father were reported to police in 2018
Sydney Morning Herald
23 Oct Meghan was first told of allegations against her father Thomas after she married Harry in 2018 - as he faces probe over child sex abuse images
Daily Mail
23 Oct Meghan Markle Speaks Out About Accusations Against Her Father
NBC News
23 Oct Meghan ‘deeply distressed’ by allegation her father had child abuse images
Evening Standard- 23 Oct Duchess of Sussex ‘deeply distressed’ over child sexual abuse image claims against father
The Guardian 
23 Oct Meghan "deeply distressed" as dad faces child abuse material probe
CBS News
23 Oct Meghan Markle says ‘deeply’ disturbing child porn allegations explain why she cut ties with dad 8 years ago
New York Post- 23 Oct Meghan ‘deeply distressed’ by allegation her father had child abuse images
Evening Standard - 23 Oct Meghan’s estranged father investigated over alleged child abuse images: report
Sydney Morning Herald - 23 Oct Meghan Markle’s estranged dad wanted ‘fresh start’ before moving to Philippines — where he allegedly hoarded sick child porn stash
New York Post 
23 Oct Samantha Markle claims brother ‘wants revenge’ as she defends dad Thomas Sr. amid child porn investigation
New York Post
22 Oct Meghan Markle's father Thomas 'is being probed over huge stash of child abuse photos found at Philippines home': Thomas Snr is reported to police by his own son - but daughter Samantha says it's 'all lies'
Daily Mail- 22 Oct Meghan Markle’s estranged dad Thomas investigated over vile trove of child porn – discovered by his ‘disgusted’ son: report
New York Post
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