Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Leave UK Amid Investigation of Her Father

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have left the United Kingdom with their two children, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, according to sources familiar with their movements. The couple’s departure follows a police investigation in the Philippines into Thomas Markle Sr., the Duchess of Sussex’s father, for alleged possession of child-pornography images.

A friend of Markle told Hello! Magazine that the Duchess had previously decided to step back from media attention for her mental health, a decision made before the investigation became public. The same source said Markle was "really upset" about the allegations involving her father.

Separate reports indicate that Markle will appear as a special guest on the Australian television program Junior MasterChef when it returns in 2027. The Duchess described the opportunity as an "easy yes" in a statement to the press.

No official comment has been released by the royal household or the authorities handling the investigation.