Meghan Markle’s Father Investigated Over Child Abuse Image Allegations: Duchess Reveals Why She Kept Archie and Lilibet Away
Palace Intrigue: Harry, Meghan & the Crown. Royal Family News and Gossip.Show Notes
Meghan Markle has broken her silence following serious allegations against her estranged father, Thomas Markle, who is reportedly under investigation in the Philippines over suspected child sexual abuse material.
The Duchess of Sussex says she was informed of disturbing allegations involving her father in 2018 and claims that protecting Archie and Lilibet was the reason she prevented him from having contact with her children.
The allegations were made by Thomas Markle Jr., who claims he discovered suspected illegal images among his father's belongings and reported them to authorities. The Philippine Department of Justice has confirmed an investigation.
Thomas Markle Sr. strongly denies the accusations, calling them lies and accusing his son of attempting to destroy his reputation. Meghan's half-sister Samantha Markle has also rejected the allegations.
Meghan says a letter shared with her in 2018 raised serious concerns about her father, although the letter has not been published and it remains unclear whether it involved the same allegations now being investigated.
Thomas Markle Sr. has offered his own account of the disputed computers, questioned who had access to them and said he would welcome forensic examination. No finding of guilt has been established. The investigation and the conflicting accounts have brought renewed attention to Meghan's long estrangement from her father.
Questions this episode answers: Why has Meghan Markle spoken out about her father? What allegations are being investigated against Thomas Markle? What did Thomas Markle Jr. claim to discover? Has the Philippine government confirmed an investigation? What did Meghan know about allegations involving her father in 2018? Why has Thomas Markle never met Archie and Lilibet? How has Thomas Markle responded to his son's accusations? What has Samantha Markle said about the allegations? What did Meghan say about protecting her children? Has Thomas Markle been charged or found guilty?
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