Meghan Markle cuts off father after abuse allegations, sparking investigations

CBS News • 26 अक्टू 13:11

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, sent a letter to her father Thomas Markle Sr. in December 2025 accusing him of abusing young girls, prompting police investigations in the Philippines and statements from both parties.

Page Six • 26 अक्टू 01:54

Philippine authorities are investigating Thomas Markle Sr. after child sexual abuse images were reportedly found in his home, while Meghan Markle expressed distress over the case.

Daily Express • 25 अक्टू 22:55

Meghan Markle disclosed a 2018 police letter alleging wrongdoing by her estranged father, Thomas Markle Sr., who denies the claims, while royal commentators suggest the issue may affect the Sussexes' relationship with the monarchy.

Vulture • 25 अक्टू 20:02

The British edition of Saturday Night Live addressed recent claims about Thomas Markle's possession of child sexual-abuse material, linking the story to broader royal controversies.

TMZ • 25 अक्टू 18:16

The British edition of Saturday Night Live mocked Thomas Markle Sr.'s alleged child pornography case and drew a comparison to accusations against former Prince Andrew during a Weekend Update segment.

Page Six • 25 अक्टू 13:33

The British version of Saturday Night Live referenced the ongoing investigation into Thomas Markle's alleged possession of child sexual abuse material during a Weekend Update segment.

The Independent • 25 अक्टू 10:21

The Duchess of Sussex wrote to her father, Thomas Markle, stating she would cease contact and would not allow him to meet her children, after learning of alleged child sexual abuse material linked to him.

The Star • 25 अक्टू 09:38

London's Metropolitan Police confirmed it received a 2019 letter alleging wrongdoing by Thomas Markle, forwarded it to the Sussexes but did not pass the details to other law-enforcement bodies.

BBC • 25 अक्टू 01:44

The Duchess of Sussex sent a 2025 letter to her father, Thomas Markle, stating she would cease contact and that authorities were aware of abuse allegations against him.

Page Six • 24 अक्टू 19:17

Meghan Markle received a 2019 letter from her father's ex-wife that alleged child abuse, while Thomas Markle Sr. denies the accusations and his son has provided material to police.

CBS News • 24 अक्टू 16:56

Metropolitan Police confirmed receipt of a 2019 letter containing allegations against Thomas Markle and said it will review its handling of the case after the matter resurfaced in the Philippines.

Yahoo • 24 अक्टू 16:35

London's Metropolitan Police said it received a 2019 letter alleging child sexual abuse images in Thomas Markle's home, shared it only with the Sussex couple's office and is reviewing its handling of the matter.

Page Six • 24 अक्टू 16:27

Meghan Markle expressed a sense of relief that Philippine authorities are investigating child abuse allegations against her estranged father, Thomas Markle Sr., after years of legal silence.

NBC News • 24 अक्टू 13:34

London police confirmed they got a 2019 letter alleging illegal material at Thomas Markle's home, forwarded it only to the Sussex couple's office and have not disclosed it to other forces.

BBC • 24 अक्टू 11:47

The Metropolitan Police said a 2019 letter containing allegations about Thomas Markle was forwarded to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's office but not shared with other law-enforcement bodies, and the force is reviewing its handling of the case.

BBC • 24 अक्टू 03:17

London police are investigating whether a 2018 letter containing allegations against Thomas Markle was passed to the Duchess of Sussex by the Met's royal protection unit.

Los Angeles Times • 23 अक्टू 22:14

Meghan Markle expressed distress over allegations that her father possessed child-pornography material and reiterated that her decision to limit his contact with her children was motivated by their safety.

Page Six • 23 अक्टू 21:31

The Duchess of Sussex disclosed that she became aware of disturbing accusations against her father in 2018 and said her limited contact with him is intended to protect her children.

Reuters • 23 अक्टू 18:12

Philippine authorities have opened an investigation into Thomas Markle after claims he possessed child sexual abuse material, which he has denied.

NBC News • 23 अक्टू 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.

USA Today • 23 अक्टू 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.

Page Six • 23 अक्टू 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.

CBS News • 23 अक्टू 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.

The Guardian • 23 अक्टू 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.

New York Post • 23 अक्टू 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.

Page Six • 22 अक्टू 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.