Met Police says it received 2019 letter with claims about Meghan’s father but didn’t share it with other agencies

Key Points:

• Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, expressed she is "deeply distressed" by allegations that her father, Thomas Markle, possessed child sexual abuse images, which are under investigation in the Philippines and were reportedly found in his home after his return to the U.S. in May.
• Thomas Markle denied the accusations, calling them "sick lies" and the "worst thing anyone could accuse me of," while the investigation reportedly began after a report from his son, Thomas Markle Jr.
• The Metropolitan Police in London confirmed receiving a letter in January 2019 with claims about alleged offending outside the UK, which was passed to the Sussexes but not shared with other law enforcement agencies; the Met is reviewing its handling of the matter.
• Meghan stated she was made aware of the allegations in 2018 and emphasized that her distance from her father and her decision to prevent his contact with her children was solely to protect them, hoping justice will be served and children's safety prioritized.
• Philippine authorities are conducting a forensic examination of Markle's computer as part of their investigation, with Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla confirming the involvement of national police.