Met investigates reports of letter detailing claims about Meghan's father
BBC • • entertainment
Key Points:
- The Metropolitan Police is investigating claims that a letter containing disturbing allegations about Thomas Markle, father of the Duchess of Sussex, was sent to a specialist unit in 2018 and subsequently shared with Meghan Markle.
- Reports allege that child sexual abuse images linked to Thomas Markle were found in his former home in the Philippines, though UK police are not investigating him and he denies the accusations.
- The Philippines authorities are actively investigating the matter, conducting a digital forensic examination of Markle's computer, with support from the US FBI, which is monitoring the case for potential federal violations.
- Meghan Markle stated she was assured in 2018 that the allegations against her father were being investigated and emphasized her decision to keep him away from her children to protect them.
- The relationship between Meghan and Thomas Markle deteriorated before her 2018 wedding, and she has expressed deep distress over the allegations, hoping justice will prioritize the safety and protection of children.
