Met Police Refers Self to Watchdog Over Meghan Letter
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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.
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Thomas Markle Sr., the estranged father of Meghan Markle, is under investigation in the Philippines for allegedly possessing child sexual abuse images.1
Thomas Markle Jr. discovered hundreds or thousands of child sex abuse images mixed with family mementos at his father's home in Cebu, Philippines, and reported them to authorities.12
The Metropolitan Police received a letter in January 2019 containing claims about alleged offending outside the UK, but did not pass it to relevant overseas law enforcement agencies.34
Meghan Markle's father denies possessing child sexual abuse images and admits only to paying for sex in Southeast Asia.56
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Sources cited (7)
- Meghan Markle’s estranged dad Thomas investigated over vile trove of child porn – discovered by his ‘disgusted’ son: report New York Post, 22 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
- British police received allegations about Meghan’s father in 2019 but didn’t tell other forces NBC News, 24 Oct
- Metropolitan police refers itself to watchdog over Meghan warning letter The Guardian, 29 Oct
- Meghan Markle ‘distressed’ over claims father had child abuse images The Straits Times, 23 Oct
- Met refers itself to police watchdog over action on letter about Meghan’s father Evening Standard, 29 Oct
- U.K. police share update on probe into claims against Meghan Markle’s father Global News, 29 Oct
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Earlier, sources claimed authorities in the UK had previously told Meghan that allegations made about her father in a 2018 letter sent to Scotland Yard and subsequently shared with her by police were being investigated.
“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.
The Met Police has said that in 2019, it received a letter in which the author suggested “they were writing to raise concerns relating to the security of the Duchess of Sussex”.
The Metropolitan Police said it has voluntarily referred itself to the police watchdog because it failed to pass on a letter detailing allegations against the Duchess of Sussex’s father to relevant overseas law enforcement agencies.
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The Metropolitan Police referred itself to the police watchdog after passing a 2019 letter containing serious allegations about Meghan Markle’s father, Thomas Markle Sr., to her without informing international law enforcement agencies or initiating an investigation. The letter, written by Roslyn Loveless, Markle's late first wife, included disturbing claims of alleged criminal activity outside the UK. Recently…
Met refers itself to police watchdog after passing letter about Thomas Markle allegations to Meghan in 2019 - but failing to inform international law enforcement →17 articles from Daily Mail on this storyThe Metropolitan Police has referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct after failing to pass on a 2019 letter containing allegations against Meghan Markle’s father to overseas law enforcement agencies. Commander Adam Slonecki explained that while the letter was initially assessed, it was then passed to the office of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex without sharing specific details with other…
Met refers itself to police watchdog over action on letter about Meghan’s father →13 articles from Evening Standard on this storyThomas Markle, father of Meghan Markle, is under investigation for possession of child pornography discovered in his Philippines home. This comes after reports that Thomas Jr. found underage sex abuse material there. The article also mentions a letter from Roslyn Loveless, Thomas’s ex-wife who died in 2024, which detailed allegations of child abuse and was sent to London’s Metropolitan Police before the current…
Thomas Markle allegations live updates: Meghan, Harry under microscope as sick new details about her father come to light →12 articles from New York Post on this storyThe Metropolitan police has referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct after failing to report a 2019 letter with claims about child sexual abuse by Meghan Markle’s father, Thomas Markle Sr., outside of the UK. The letter did not contain security concerns for Meghan but included allegations of criminal activity in another country which were reportedly shared only with the Sussexes' office and not…
Metropolitan police refers itself to watchdog over Meghan warning letter →4 articles from The Guardian on this storyThe Metropolitan Police has referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) regarding its handling of a letter sent in 2019 by Thomas Markle's first wife, Roslyn Loveless, who died in 2024. The letter contained allegations against Markle, including claims related to child sexual abuse. The Met passed the letter to Meghan Markle, then known as the Duchess of Sussex, without informing other law…
Met refers itself to police watchdog over letter about Meghan's father →4 articles from BBC on this storyRussell Myers, the Daily Mirror's royal editor, disclosed that a close family friend wrote a letter to the police with details about alleged child abuse committed by Thomas Markle around the time of Harry and Meghan's wedding. The article does not provide specific dates or additional context beyond this revelation.
Family friend reported Meghan’s father to police near royal wedding →3 articles from Sydney Morning Herald on this storyShow 10 more outlets
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.
Meghan Markle reacts to "disturbing" child sex abuse accusations against estranged father →2 articles from CBS News on this storyBritish police received a letter in January 2019 with allegations about Thomas Markle, father of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, but did not share the details with other law enforcement agencies or investigate further. The Metropolitan Police stated they passed the information to the Duke and Duchess’s office for awareness only. This revelation comes after reports that authorities in the Philippines are investigating…
British police received allegations about Meghan’s father in 2019 but didn’t tell other forces →2 articles from NBC News on this storyPhilippine police are investigating a laptop and images of child abuse found at the former residence of Thomas Markle, the estranged father of Meghan Markle who is married to Prince Harry. The interior minister announced that appropriate legal action will be taken against Markle if sufficient evidence is discovered; Markle has denied any involvement in alleged offending. Police inspected the property after reports…
Philippines plan ‘appropriate legal action’ against Thomas Markle →2 articles from South China Morning Post on this storyLondon’s Metropolitan Police confirmed on Saturday that they received a letter in 2019 regarding “number of claims” about Thomas Markle, father of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. The police stated they informed the royal couple but did not pass any information to other law enforcement agencies. Meghan had previously expressed distress over similar accusations against her father involving child abuse images, stating…
U.K. police says it did not pass ‘claims’ over Meghan Markle’s dad to other law enforcement →2 articles from National Post on this storyOn October 23, Meghan Markle expressed deep distress over allegations that her father, Thomas Markle, had possessed child abuse images. She stated that in response to previous troubling allegations in 2018, she had blocked contact between her father and her two children with Prince Harry: Archie, seven, and Lilibet, five. The Duchess of Sussex hoped these actions would be understood as aimed at protecting her…
Meghan Markle ‘distressed’ over claims father had child abuse images →Meghan Markle, wife of Prince Harry and the Duchess of Sussex, expressed deep distress over allegations that child sexual abuse images were discovered at her father's former residence in the Philippines. In response to a report by The Sun newspaper, Meghan also mentioned that a letter with troubling claims against her father was sent to London police in 2018 but did not provide further details about its contents.
Prince Harry's wife Meghan 'deeply distressed' by allegations her father had indecent images →Meghan Markle released a statement on Friday addressing recent claims involving her father, Thomas Markle Sr., including the discovery of images depicting child sexual abuse at his former home in the Philippines and a 2018 letter sent to London police with troubling allegations against him. Meghan expressed distress over these developments and explained that she has remained estranged from her father primarily to…
Meghan Explains Estrangement Move: Duchess cites child-safety fears; abuse-image claims under probe →The Metropolitan Police in London confirmed they received a letter regarding claims against Meghan Markle’s father, Thomas Markle, in January 2019. The police statement indicated that this letter contained multiple allegations but did not disclose further details about its contents or specify what kind of claims were made. Additionally, the Met Police stated they did not share this information with other agencies…
Met Police received letter about Meghan Markle's father in 2019 →The Sun reported on October 22 that Thomas Markle Jr. found what he claims are hundreds to thousands of images depicting child sexual abuse at his father's home in Cebu, Philippines, and reported them to authorities. This came as a shock to Buckingham Palace, which was reportedly unaware of the allegations before they were made public, according to Kinsey Schofield from "Kinsey Schofield Unfiltered." Meghan Markle…
Buckingham Palace 'blindsided' by Thomas Markle allegations as Harry, Meghan face new family turmoil: expert →U.K. police announced on Thursday that they will refer allegations against Thomas Markle Sr., father of Meghan Markle, to Philippine authorities after an internal review found these claims were not initially shared with overseas agencies in 2019 as required. The Metropolitan Police received a letter in January 2019 raising concerns about Markle’s alleged possession of child sexual abuse images outside the U.K…
U.K. police share update on probe into claims against Meghan Markle’s father →Analysis
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- Thomas Markle Sr. is under investigation by Philippine authorities over allegations of possessing child sexual abuse images.17
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“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.
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.
Meghan Markle says she is “deeply distressed” after allegations against her estranged father, Thomas Markle Sr, prompted an investigation by authorities in the Philippines.
Markle Sr., 82, denied the reported allegations, calling them “sick lies” in a statement to Britain’s Daily Mail newspaper.
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- Thomas Markle Jr. claims he found child sex abuse images at his father's home, while Thomas Markle Sr. denies possessing such material and only admits to paying for sex.26
- The Metropolitan Police received a letter in 2019 but did not pass it on to relevant overseas agencies; the police now say they will refer themselves to an official watchdog.35
Framing
How the first headlines put it
- The New York Post focuses on the discovery of child pornography by Thomas Markle Jr., while The Straits Times emphasizes Meghan Markle's distress over the allegations against her father.15
- Daily Mail highlights the Metropolitan Police’s failure to act on a 2018 letter, whereas NBC News focuses on the timing and content of the letter received in 2019.23
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
Thomas Markle Jr, Meghan's brother, claimed to have found the child-abuse material packed up in boxes at his father's Philippines home
- 23 Oct
Earlier, sources claimed authorities in the UK had previously told Meghan that allegations made about her father in a 2018 letter sent to Scotland Yard and subsequently shared with her by police were being investigated.
- 24 Oct
“Following a thorough review of Met Police systems and records, we have confirmed that in January 2019, we received a letter containing a number of claims about alleged offending outside the United Kingdom,” a police spokesperson said.
- 25 Oct
The same minister told Agence France-Presse the country’s national police found a “trove of child pornography materials as well as a laptop” when it inspected Mr Markle Sr’s former home in Cebu.
- 26 Oct
Loveless wrote, “I questioned Thomas Snr — he denied [child sex abuse] accusation but stated that he went to the Philippines and Thailand because 12-year-olds are legal there.”
- 27 Oct
'If you get information that comes to you about someone from a foreign jurisdiction who represents a threat to children, there's a well-worn path and generally you'd expect a UK police force to share that information.
- 29 Oct
'Following that review, a voluntary referral has been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) in respect of the decision not to inform other law enforcement agencies, and the decision to pass the letter to the office of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
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29 Oct U.K. police share update on probe into claims against Meghan Markle’s fatherU.K. police announced on Thursday that they will refer allegations against Thomas Markle Sr., father of Meghan Markle, to Philippine authorities after an internal review found these claims were not initially shared with overseas agencies in 2019 as required. The Metropolitan Police received a letter in January 2019 raising concerns about Markle’s alleged possession of child sexual abuse images outside the U.K…Global News
29 Oct Metropolitan police refers itself to watchdog over Meghan warning letterThe Metropolitan police has referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct after failing to report a 2019 letter with claims about child sexual abuse by Meghan Markle’s father, Thomas Markle Sr., outside of the UK. The letter did not contain security concerns for Meghan but included allegations of criminal activity in another country which were reportedly shared only with the Sussexes' office and not…The Guardian
29 Oct Met refers itself to police watchdog over action on letter about Meghan’s fatherThe Metropolitan Police has referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct after failing to pass on a 2019 letter containing allegations against Meghan Markle’s father to overseas law enforcement agencies. Commander Adam Slonecki explained that while the letter was initially assessed, it was then passed to the office of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex without sharing specific details with other…Evening Standard
29 Oct Met refers itself to watchdog over handling of letter about Meghan Markle's fatherThe Metropolitan Police has referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) after reviewing how it handled a 2019 letter about allegations involving Thomas Markle, father of Meghan Markle. The letter was initially passed to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's office without sharing specific details with other law enforcement agencies outside the UK. Commander Adam Slonecki announced that the Met…Evening Standard- 29 Oct Met refers itself to police watchdog over letter about Meghan's fatherThe Metropolitan Police has referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) regarding its handling of a letter sent in 2019 by Thomas Markle's first wife, Roslyn Loveless, who died in 2024. The letter contained allegations against Markle, including claims related to child sexual abuse. The Met passed the letter to Meghan Markle, then known as the Duchess of Sussex, without informing other law…BBC
- 29 Oct Met refers itself to police watchdog after passing letter about Thomas Markle allegations to Meghan in 2019 - but failing to inform international law enforcementThe Metropolitan Police referred itself to the police watchdog after passing a 2019 letter containing serious allegations about Meghan Markle’s father, Thomas Markle Sr., to her without informing international law enforcement agencies or initiating an investigation. The letter, written by Roslyn Loveless, Markle's late first wife, included disturbing claims of alleged criminal activity outside the UK. Recently…Daily Mail
29 Oct Buckingham Palace 'blindsided' by Thomas Markle allegations as Harry, Meghan face new family turmoil: expertThe Sun reported on October 22 that Thomas Markle Jr. found what he claims are hundreds to thousands of images depicting child sexual abuse at his father's home in Cebu, Philippines, and reported them to authorities. This came as a shock to Buckingham Palace, which was reportedly unaware of the allegations before they were made public, according to Kinsey Schofield from "Kinsey Schofield Unfiltered." Meghan Markle…Fox News
27 Oct AN WILSON: The one question about the horrible Thomas Markle senior saga that must be answered... and why there are now fears of a 'nothing-to-see-here' cover-up. This could be so damaging to the royalsAN Wilson writes about a perplexing aspect of Thomas Markle Sr's controversy involving a letter from his late first wife, Roslyn Loveless, accusing him of being a serial abuser of children and traveling to Thailand and the Philippines for sex with minors. The Metropolitan Police received this letter in 2019 but seemingly took no action beyond informing Meghan Markle, who had married Prince Harry by then. Wilson…Daily Mail
27 Oct Met Police 'misplaced letter containing child sex allegations against Thomas Markle - and had to ask Meghan if she kept a copy'The Metropolitan Police reportedly misplaced a letter sent by Thomas Markle's ex-wife Roslyn Loveless, which contained allegations of child sex abuse against him. The police subsequently asked Meghan Markle if she had a copy of the letter, which she provided. Authorities in the Philippines are investigating images linked to Markle, who denies the accusations and is currently recovering from leg amputation in…Daily Mail- 26 Oct Thomas Markle allegations live updates: Meghan, Harry under microscope as sick new details about her father come to lightThomas Markle, father of Meghan Markle, is under investigation for possession of child pornography discovered in his Philippines home. This comes after reports that Thomas Jr. found underage sex abuse material there. The article also mentions a letter from Roslyn Loveless, Thomas’s ex-wife who died in 2024, which detailed allegations of child abuse and was sent to London’s Metropolitan Police before the current…New York Post
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26 Oct The Morning Poll: Do you feel sorry for Meghan now the accusations against Thomas have come to light?The Duchess of Sussex expressed deep distress over allegations of child sex crimes made against her father, Thomas Markle, describing them as "sickening." She explained that her decision to cut ties with her father was intended to protect her children from potential harm. The article includes a poll asking readers if they feel sorry for Meghan given these recent accusations against her father.Daily Mail- 25 Oct Meghan’s father may be ‘sex offender of grossest kind’, Philippine official saysPhilippine interior minister Jonvic Remulla claims Thomas Markle Sr, father of Meghan Markle, may be a "sex offender of the grossest kind" based on evidence reportedly found at his former home in Cebu. This includes child sex abuse images and other materials uncovered by local police and reported to the FBI. The Philippine National Police will coordinate with international agencies if sufficient evidence for charges…Evening Standard
25 Oct Thomas Markle’s home had trove of child porn, police confirm — as Philippine official calls him ‘possible sex offender of the grossest kind’Philippine authorities confirmed on Sunday that they discovered child pornography at Thomas Markle’s former home in Cebu, leading the Philippine interior minister to call him a "possible sex offender of the grossest kind." Police are currently analyzing the contents and expect to complete their forensic data analysis within a week. Jonvic Remulla stated that while initial signs indicate Markle may be involved with…New York Post
25 Oct Philippines plan ‘appropriate legal action’ against Thomas MarklePhilippine police are investigating a laptop and images of child abuse found at the former residence of Thomas Markle, the estranged father of Meghan Markle who is married to Prince Harry. The interior minister announced that appropriate legal action will be taken against Markle if sufficient evidence is discovered; Markle has denied any involvement in alleged offending. Police inspected the property after reports…South China Morning Post- 25 Oct My video of the moment Thomas Markle received letter from Meghan accusing him of abusing young girls. I was there and know exactly what happened next. And I can reveal secret of why he's only speaking out now, by CAROLINE GRAHAMTom Markle received a letter from his estranged daughter, Meghan, while in the hospital recovering from a leg amputation last December. According to The Sun, the letter alleged that Markle abused young girls, which he strongly denies. The article, written by Caroline Graham who was present during the delivery of the letter, describes the surreal and unexpected nature of the encounter, highlighting the deep familial…Daily Mail
- 25 Oct Meghan ‘told father I know you’re an abuser, you’ll never see the grandchildren’
Evening Standard - 25 Oct Letter handed to Met Police accusing Thomas Markle of child sex abuse 'was sent by his ex-wife'Roslyn Loveless, Thomas Markle's first wife from 1964 to 1975, reportedly sent a letter in 2019 to the Metropolitan Police accusing him of child sex abuse. This claim contradicts Markle's own statement to The Mail on Sunday where he denied his ex-wife was behind the letter and suggested it might have been set up to discredit him. Authorities are investigating Markle for allegedly hoarding child sex images in the…Daily Mail
25 Oct Signs suggest Thomas Markle Sr may be ‘sex offender of the grossest kind’, says Philippine ministerPhilippine interior minister Jonvic Remulla suggests digital images found at Thomas Markle Sr’s former home in Cebu indicate he may be a "sex offender of the grossest kind," though authorities await forensic analysis for confirmation. Markle Sr denies possessing any child sexual abuse material, calling the accusations “sick lies.” Philippine police are investigating both the alleged trove of child pornography and a…The Guardian- 25 Oct Thomas Markle Sr says he has paid for sex but denies child abuse allegationsThomas Markle Sr, father of Meghan Markle, has denied child abuse allegations through an interview with the Mail on Sunday, stating he has never had sex with anyone under 18 but admits to paying for sexual services from prostitutes during his travels to the Philippines. He claims that if any inappropriate material exists on his computer, it was placed there by someone else and invites forensic examination of his…Evening Standard
25 Oct Meghan broke contact with father in letter citing abuse claimsMeghan broke contact with her father, Thomas Markle, via a letter sent while he was hospitalized in the Philippines following an amputation surgery in 2025. The letter reportedly informed Markle that authorities were aware of his alleged abuse of young girls and warned him he would never meet his grandchildren. Police in the Philippines are investigating claims against Markle, while the Metropolitan Police in London…BBC- 25 Oct Thomas Markle Sr says he has paid for sex but denies child abuse allegationsThomas Markle Sr, father of Meghan Markle, has denied child abuse allegations by his son Thomas Jr, who reported finding suspicious images at their father’s home in the Philippines. In an interview with the Mail on Sunday, Markle Sr admitted to paying for sex with prostitutes during trips to the Philippines but insisted he never engaged in underage sexual activities. He also offered access to forensic examination of…Evening Standard
25 Oct Meghan Markle’s final message to dad Thomas before his child porn allegations revealed: reportMeghan Markle, 45, reportedly sent a letter in December 2025 to her estranged father Thomas Markle, 82, while he was hospitalized in the Philippines after losing his leg due to a blood clot, accusing him of sexually abusing children. The Sun reports that Meghan informed her father it would be their last communication and took steps to ensure he received the letter by coordinating with hospital staff. Recently…New York Post
25 Oct Meghan Markle’s father Thomas denies child sex allegations — but admits he ‘slept with prostitutes’Thomas Markle, Meghan Markle's estranged father, denied allegations that he molested children and possessed child pornography during an interview with the Daily Mail On Sunday. He admitted to having sex with prostitutes when he was single but claimed he has never had sexual relations with anyone under 18 years old. The Cebu City Police Office in the Philippines is investigating Thomas Sr. after reports surfaced of…New York Post
24 Oct Metropolitan Police under fire for failing to alert FBI over 'troubling and disturbing' claims about Thomas MarkleThe Metropolitan Police is facing criticism for failing to alert the FBI or other international authorities about child-sex abuse allegations made against Thomas Markle in January 2019. The Met now considers self-referring to a police watchdog regarding their handling of these serious claims, which were communicated to the Duchess of Sussex at that time. Meghan's statement cited these allegations as a reason for…Daily Mail
24 Oct Meghan Markle's father Thomas admits: 'I paid for sex in Far East, but I'm no child abuser' - as Met reveals it sat on claims for SEVEN yearsThomas Markle, father of Meghan Markle, has admitted to paying for sex in the Philippines but denies having sexual relations with underage girls. In an interview with The Mail on Sunday, he vowed to clear his name and offered to cooperate fully with investigators, including taking a lie detector test. The Metropolitan Police faced criticism for not acting on claims against Thomas Markle for over seven years; these…Daily Mail- 24 Oct Meghan Markle’s private feelings about dad Thomas’ child abuse allegations revealed after years of silenceA source close to Meghan Markle revealed to the Sun that she feels "real sense of relief" after years of concern over allegations that her father, Thomas Markle Sr., possessed child sexual abuse material is now being investigated. The insider stated that Markle, 45, is "utterly devastated" by the claims and prioritizes protecting vulnerable children. She remained publicly silent due to legal advice but acknowledged…New York Post
24 Oct U.K. police says it did not pass ‘claims’ over Meghan Markle’s dad to other law enforcementLondon’s Metropolitan Police confirmed on Saturday that they received a letter in 2019 regarding “number of claims” about Thomas Markle, father of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. The police stated they informed the royal couple but did not pass any information to other law enforcement agencies. Meghan had previously expressed distress over similar accusations against her father involving child abuse images, stating…National Post- 24 Oct Police confirm Meghan Markle was sent bombshell letter accusing dad Thomas of child sex abuseLondon’s Metropolitan Police confirmed on Saturday that in January 2019, they received a letter alleging child sexual abuse by Thomas Markle Sr., Meghan Markle's father. The police reviewed the claims but did not forward them to other law enforcement agencies; instead, the letter was sent directly to Prince Harry and Meghan’s office. This revelation came after Meghan stated she had been informed of such allegations…New York Post
24 Oct Met Police received letter about Meghan Markle's father in 2019The Metropolitan Police in London confirmed they received a letter regarding claims against Meghan Markle’s father, Thomas Markle, in January 2019. The police statement indicated that this letter contained multiple allegations but did not disclose further details about its contents or specify what kind of claims were made. Additionally, the Met Police stated they did not share this information with other agencies…ABC News (AU)
24 Oct British police received allegations about Meghan’s father in 2019 but didn’t tell other forcesBritish police received a letter in January 2019 with allegations about Thomas Markle, father of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, but did not share the details with other law enforcement agencies or investigate further. The Metropolitan Police stated they passed the information to the Duke and Duchess’s office for awareness only. This revelation comes after reports that authorities in the Philippines are investigating…NBC News
24 Oct Met Police did not share Thomas Markle Sr claims with other law enforcement
Evening Standard- 24 Oct Met Police did not share Thomas Markle Sr claims ‘with other law enforcement’
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24 Oct Met Police confirms it did receive letter about Meghan Markle's fatherThe Metropolitan Police confirmed receiving a letter in January 2019 that detailed allegations about Thomas Markle Sr., Meghan Markle's father, involving claims of child sex abuse images found at his former home in the Philippines. The police statement indicated that the letter was passed to the office of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex without sharing details with other law enforcement agencies. This comes after…Evening Standard- 24 Oct Meghan ‘deeply distressed’ as child abuse allegations against father spark Philippines investigationMeghan Markle expressed distress over allegations that her estranged father, Thomas Markle Sr, had child sex abuse images at his former home in the Philippines. Authorities there are investigating claims made by Meghan's half-brother, who reportedly discovered such material while clearing the property. In response to these developments, Meghan revealed she received a letter with similar allegations in 2018 and…Evening Standard
- 24 Oct Philippines authorities investigating allegations against Thomas Markle SrPhilippine authorities are investigating allegations that Thomas Markle Sr possessed child abuse images, following a report from his son Thomas Markle Jr. Nicholas Ty, undersecretary for the Philippines Department of Justice, confirmed the investigation to ITV News. Meanwhile, in response to these accusations, Meghan Markle stated she was informed of troubling allegations against her father in 2018 and expressed…Evening Standard
24 Oct Meghan Explains Estrangement Move: Duchess cites child-safety fears; abuse-image claims under probeMeghan Markle released a statement on Friday addressing recent claims involving her father, Thomas Markle Sr., including the discovery of images depicting child sexual abuse at his former home in the Philippines and a 2018 letter sent to London police with troubling allegations against him. Meghan expressed distress over these developments and explained that she has remained estranged from her father primarily to…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 alongAmanda Platell writes about how recent allegations against Meghan Markle’s father, Thomas Markle, might change public perception of her actions towards him. Thomas Markle is under investigation for possessing child sex abuse images, and his son claims to have handed evidence to police. In response, Meghan stated that troubling allegations were made against her father in 2018, which influenced her decision to…Daily Mail
- 24 Oct Met investigates reports of letter detailing claims about Meghan's fatherThe Metropolitan Police is investigating reports that a letter containing serious allegations about Thomas Markle, father of Meghan Markle, was sent in 2018. The letter reportedly detailed disturbing claims and was shared with Meghan at the time. Additionally, the Philippines Department of Justice is looking into allegations that images of child sexual abuse were found on Thomas Markle’s computer in his former home…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'Thomas Markle, 82, denies possessing child sexual abuse images, calling the allegations made by his son Tom Jr "sick lies." From a rehabilitation center in Florida where he is recovering from leg amputation surgery due to a blood clot last December, Markle spoke exclusively with the Daily Mail about these serious accusations. He claims that the computers alleged to contain such material were never in his possession…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 weddingRussell Myers, the Daily Mirror's royal editor, disclosed that a close family friend wrote a letter to the police with details about alleged child abuse committed by Thomas Markle around the time of Harry and Meghan's wedding. The article does not provide specific dates or additional context beyond this revelation.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 offMeghan Markle revealed in a statement that a letter received by the Metropolitan Police in 2018 containing serious child abuse allegations against her father, Thomas Markle Sr., prompted her to estrange from him. Her half-brother, Thomas Markle Jr., handed over several boxes of materials to Filipino police, allegedly including photos and film negatives depicting what appear to be underage individuals with his…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 agoA letter sent to Scotland Yard in 2018 alleging that Thomas Markle Sr abused a child has been confirmed to exist, raising questions about whether the Metropolitan Police investigated the claims. The Duchess of Sussex revealed she learned of these "troubling and disturbing" allegations shortly after her wedding to Prince Harry but cut off contact with her father following the news. The Met Police is now conducting…Daily Mail
- 23 Oct Meghan Markle responds to claims father had child abuse imagesMeghan Markle expressed deep distress over recent claims that her father Thomas Markle possessed images of child abuse. She stated she blocked contact between him and her children due to previous troubling allegations and revealed seeing a letter from 2018 making similar accusations against her father, which she believed was being investigated by the Metropolitan Police. However, a source close to the matter…National Post
- 23 Oct Meghan Markle reacts to "disturbing" child sex abuse accusations against estranged fatherMeghan 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.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 probeThe article examines the strained relationship between Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, and her father, Thomas Markle, focusing on recent allegations that he possessed child sex abuse images. The timeline provided covers significant events from 1988 to 2019, including their divorce, Meghan's engagement to Prince Harry, and the controversy surrounding photos staged by Thomas Markle before Meghan's wedding in 2018.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 2018The Metropolitan Police confirmed they are investigating internal inquiries regarding the handling of a letter related to claims against Meghan Markle's father, Thomas Markle Sr, from 2018. The police clarified they have not launched an investigation into Thomas Sr himself but are looking into whether officers improperly shared information with Meghan about alleged child sex abuse images involving her father. Meghan…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 imagesMeghan Markle stated she cut off contact with her father Thomas Markle Sr in 2018 after receiving a letter from UK police, which made "troubling and disturbing" allegations against him. The decision was to safeguard her children Archie and Lilibet amid an investigation into child sex abuse images allegedly found at Thomas Sr's home in the Philippines. Meghan expressed distress over recent developments and emphasized…Daily Mail
23 Oct Allegations against Thomas Markle Sr challenge media’s Meghan narrativeMeghan Markle released a statement addressing her estrangement from her father, Thomas Markle Sr., following allegations that he downloaded child sex images. In her statement, she clarifies that her decision to keep him away from her children was motivated by their protection rather than her desire for fame or to distance herself due to his declining health. The specific nature of the 2018 letter sent to the…The Guardian- 23 Oct The truth about when Meghan Markle first learned of dad Thomas’ child porn allegationsMeghan Markle learned of disturbing allegations against her father, Thomas Markle, in the summer of 2018, just weeks after her wedding to Prince Harry. She received a letter about these claims, which she believed were under investigation by authorities at the time, leading to her decision to cut off contact with him and prevent him from seeing his grandchildren. Meanwhile, Page Six reports that Thomas Markle is…New York Post
23 Oct Meghan Markle ‘distressed’ as Philippines probes father over child sexual abuse imagesMeghan Markle expressed distress after the Philippines began investigating her father, Thomas Markle, for allegedly possessing child sexual abuse images. Nicholas Ty, a Philippine justice undersecretary, confirmed the investigation, which followed allegations made public by Britain's The Sun newspaper in 2018. Meghan stated she had been aware of these claims since then, while Thomas Markle denied them through a…South China Morning Post
23 Oct Thomas Markle allegations live updates: Meghan’s dad investigated for child pornThomas Markle Sr., Meghan Markle’s estranged father, faces an investigation for possession of child pornography discovered at his home in the Philippines by his son Thomas Jr. The allegations led Meghan to sever ties with her father in 2018 to protect her future children; she claims he was previously under police scrutiny over troubling accusations that year. Thomas Sr., who denies the charges, called the claims…New York Post
23 Oct Prince Harry's wife Meghan 'deeply distressed' by allegations her father had indecent imagesMeghan Markle, wife of Prince Harry and the Duchess of Sussex, expressed deep distress over allegations that child sexual abuse images were discovered at her father's former residence in the Philippines. In response to a report by The Sun newspaper, Meghan also mentioned that a letter with troubling claims against her father was sent to London police in 2018 but did not provide further details about its contents.Toronto Star
23 Oct Meghan Markle ‘distressed’ over claims father had child abuse imagesOn October 23, Meghan Markle expressed deep distress over allegations that her father, Thomas Markle, had possessed child abuse images. She stated that in response to previous troubling allegations in 2018, she had blocked contact between her father and her two children with Prince Harry: Archie, seven, and Lilibet, five. The Duchess of Sussex hoped these actions would be understood as aimed at protecting her…The Straits Times
23 Oct Meghan reveals allegations against her father were reported to police in 2018Meghan Markle revealed in a statement on Friday that she was informed about allegations against her estranged father, Thomas Markle, in 2018 when a letter detailing disturbing claims was sent to the Metropolitan Police and shared with her. The letter alleged that Thomas Markle possessed child sex abuse images; police are now investigating these claims in both the Philippines and potentially the United States. Meghan…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 imagesMeghan Markle learned of disturbing allegations against her father Thomas Markle in summer 2018, shortly after marrying Prince Harry, through a letter sent to the Metropolitan Police’s royal protection team. The Duchess revealed she was informed by authorities about these claims and chose to distance herself from her father to protect her children, Archie and Lilibet, now aged seven and five respectively. Meghan…Daily Mail
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23 Oct Meghan ‘deeply distressed’ by allegation her father had child abuse imagesMeghan Markle stated she is deeply distressed by recent allegations that her father, Thomas Markle Sr., had child abuse images. In 2018, the Metropolitan Police informed Meghan about troubling allegations against her father and assured her they were being investigated. She emphasized her decision to limit her father's contact with her children was solely for their protection. The article notes that Philippine…Evening Standard- 23 Oct Duchess of Sussex ‘deeply distressed’ over child sexual abuse image claims against fatherThe Duchess of Sussex has expressed deep distress over recent claims that her father, Thomas Markle Sr, possesses child sexual abuse images. In 2018, the Metropolitan Police informed Meghan about troubling allegations against her father, which she believed were being investigated. The Sun newspaper reported that her half-brother found hundreds to thousands of such images at their father's home in the Philippines…The Guardian
23 Oct Meghan "deeply distressed" as dad faces child abuse material probeMeghan, Duchess of Sussex, expressed deep distress over reports that her father Thomas Markle is being investigated by Philippine authorities for allegedly possessing child abuse materials. In a statement to CBS News on Friday, Meghan detailed that she became aware of troubling allegations against her father in 2018 and had shared this information with UK authorities at the time. She emphasized her decision to limit…CBS News
23 Oct Meghan Markle says ‘deeply’ disturbing child porn allegations explain why she cut ties with dad 8 years agoMeghan Markle released a statement to The Post expressing distress over recent child pornography allegations against her father, Thomas Markle Sr. She revealed that similar allegations were made eight years ago, leading her to sever ties with him and prevent him from contacting her children for their protection. Meghan cited assurances from authorities investigating the earlier claims but hopes that current…New York Post- 23 Oct Meghan ‘deeply distressed’ by allegation her father had child abuse imagesThe Duchess expressed her distress over allegations that her father possessed child sex images, which were reported by the Daily Mail and the Sun. In a statement to the Press Association, she said she was given assurances by authorities that these allegations were being investigated since 2018. She emphasized her hope for justice while prioritizing the safety of children affected by such crimes.Evening Standard
- 23 Oct Meghan’s estranged father investigated over alleged child abuse images: reportThomas Markle, father of Meghan Markle and estranged from her since 2018, is under investigation by the Philippines police for allegedly possessing child abuse images. His son Thomas Jr., who discovered "hundreds, if not thousands" of illegal images stored in four boxes at their home in Cebu, reported the matter to local authorities and US agencies like the FBI and National Center for Missing & Exploited Children…Sydney Morning Herald
- 23 Oct Meghan Markle’s estranged dad wanted ‘fresh start’ before moving to Philippines — where he allegedly hoarded sick child porn stashThomas Markle, Meghan Markle's estranged father, told the Daily Mail in January 2025 that he wanted a fresh start away from the "awful drama" surrounding his daughter and moved from Rosarito, Mexico, to the Philippines. However, more than a year later, The Sun reported that Markle is under investigation for allegedly hoarding child pornography at his home in Cebu, Philippines. Thomas Markle Jr., Markle Sr.’s son…New York Post
23 Oct Samantha Markle claims brother ‘wants revenge’ as she defends dad Thomas Sr. amid child porn investigationSamantha Markle, half-sister of Meghan Markle, defends her father Thomas Sr. against allegations of possessing child pornography, claiming that her brother Thomas Jr. is fabricating the claims out of revenge and to gain financially from media attention. Samantha told the Daily Mail that there’s no evidence her father downloaded any images and suggests tampering could have occurred while the computers were not in his…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'Thomas Markle Sr, father of Meghan Markle, is under investigation by Filipino police after his son Thomas Jr reported him to authorities over child abuse images allegedly found at his Philippines home. According to reports, the stash included videos and photos featuring children engaged in sexual activities. However, Meghan's half-sister Samantha has dismissed these allegations as fabricated, accusing her brother of…Daily Mail- 22 Oct Meghan Markle’s estranged dad Thomas investigated over vile trove of child porn – discovered by his ‘disgusted’ son: reportThomas Markle Sr., Meghan Markle’s estranged father, is under investigation by Filipino authorities after his son Thomas Markle Jr. discovered hundreds or thousands of child pornography images in four boxes at the elder Markle's home in Cebu. The younger Markle reported the discovery to both local police and FBI investigators in the United States. He expressed disgust over the material found alongside family…New York Post
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