Show Notes
Investigators in the Philippines are looking into Thomas Markle Sr, the father of the Duchess of Sussex, after his son told authorities he had found child sex abuse images at his father’s former home. So, what exactly do we know about the allegations? What could happen next? And is the scandal shifting the narrative around Meghan?
Thomas Markle Sr denies the allegations against him.
In this special episode from our sister podcast, The Story, Kate Mansey discusses the investigation, Meghan’s statement and the questions facing police.
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Clips: TalkTV, ITV News, E! News, The Daily T Podcast, The Real Thomas Markle Jr. and Friends - YouTube, Hard Megxit - YouTube, ABC News, Dan Wootton Outspoken - YouTube, 7News, Sky News.
Read more: Police suspect Meghan’s father is ‘grossest kind of sex offender’
Further listening: The Story
Producers: Sophie McNulty, Micaela Arneson
Executive producer: Harry Stott
Sound design: Dave Creasey
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