Meghan Markle expresses distress over father's child abuse investigation

Meghan Markle expresses distress over father's child abuse investigation

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, said she was deeply distressed by reports that her estranged father, Thomas Markle, is under investigation in the Philippines for alleged possession of child sexual abuse material, and she reiterated that she has kept him away from her children for their protection. She made the remarks as Philippine authorities continued their probe. Earlier, Thomas Markle Sr.

confirmed a relationship with a 46-year-old nurse in the Philippines, while Philippine police, together with U. S. agencies, continue to investigate the child-abuse image allegations that his son reported.

Actors

Thomas Markle Sr. Thomas Markle Jr. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Philippine Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking National Center for Exploited and Missing Children Pennsylvania State Police

Locations

Cebu, Philippines Florida, United States

Articles

October 23, 2026
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Meghan Markle says she is deeply distressed by allegations against her father
Meghan Markle says she is deeply distressed by allegations against her father

NBC News • 23 Oct 14:44

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, expressed distress over reports that her estranged father may have possessed child sexual abuse images and said she kept her children away from him for their protection.

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Meghan Markle says she is distressed as police investigate her father
Meghan Markle says she is distressed as police investigate her father

USA Today • 23 Oct 14:02

Meghan Markle expressed deep distress over a police investigation into her father, Thomas Markle Sr., over alleged child sexual abuse images, while the investigation continues in the United Kingdom and the United States.

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Thomas Markle Sr. Denies Child Pornography Allegations Made by Son
Thomas Markle Sr. Denies Child Pornography Allegations Made by Son

Page Six • 23 Oct 13:19

Thomas Markle Sr. called the accusations that he possessed child sexual abuse material "sick lies" and said he is shocked and hurt by his son’s claims, while the investigation continues in the Philippines.

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Meghan says she is distressed by father's child abuse material investigation in Philippines
Meghan says she is distressed by father's child abuse material investigation in Philippines

CBS News • 23 Oct 11:55

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, expressed distress over reports that her estranged father, Thomas Markle, is under investigation in the Philippines for alleged possession of child sexual abuse material, and reiterated her decision to keep him away from her children.

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Meghan Markle says she is deeply distressed by child abuse image allegations against father
Meghan Markle says she is deeply distressed by child abuse image allegations against father

The Guardian • 23 Oct 10:40

The Duchess of Sussex expressed distress over recent claims that her estranged father possessed child sexual abuse images and said she had been warned of the allegations by the Metropolitan Police in 2018.

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FBI to Launch Investigation into Thomas Markle Sr. Over Alleged Child Pornography Find in Philippines
FBI to Launch Investigation into Thomas Markle Sr. Over Alleged Child Pornography Find in Philippines

New York Post • 23 Oct 00:52

U.S. authorities are preparing a separate probe into Thomas Markle Sr. after his son reported a large cache of child sexual abuse images discovered at the senior Markle's home in Cebu, Philippines.

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October 22, 2026
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Thomas Markle Sr. Discussed Relationship with Younger Nurse Amid Child Abuse Investigation
Thomas Markle Sr. Discussed Relationship with Younger Nurse Amid Child Abuse Investigation

Page Six • 22 Oct 22:55

Thomas Markle Sr. confirmed a relationship with a 46-year-old nurse in the Philippines, while police investigate allegations that he possessed child sexual abuse images, a claim reported by his son.

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