Allegations Against Thomas Markle Sr. Trigger New Narrative
Source reports published 23 Oct 2026, 10:00 am – 24 Oct 2026, 12:39 am AEST
Meghan Markle has released a statement following allegations of child sexual abuse images against her father, Thomas Markle Sr. The Metropolitan Police are conducting an internal inquiry into a 2018 letter containing the allegations, which Meghan claims were assured to be investigated.
What happened
- Following a statement released by Meghan, the Metropolitan Police confirmed they are undertaking an internal inquiry into a letter sent in 2018 alleging ‘troubling and disturbing allegations’ against Thomas Markle Sr. A Met Police spokesperson stated that officers from the Royalty and Specialist Protection Command were involved in passing on the letter, and the force is attempting to confirm this.
- Thomas Markle Sr has vehemently denied the accusations, describing them as ‘sick lies’ and stating he had no access to the computers and phones in question.
- His son, Thomas Markle Jr., initially made the allegations, claiming to have found images at the family’s former home in the Philippines.
- Meghan stated that she was shown the letter in 2018 and was assured it was being investigated, and that the allegations prompted her to maintain distance from her father to protect her children.
- She expressed deep distress at the news and hopes for justice and the safety of children.
- Thomas Markle Sr. is currently undergoing physiotherapy in a rehabilitation centre in Florida following an amputation due to complications from a blood clot, and has been living in the Philippines for a period.
- The estranged relationship between Meghan and her father has been a subject of media attention since her marriage to Prince Harry in 2018.
Original reporting
- Guardian: Allegations against Thomas Markle Sr challenge media’s Meghan narrative
2026-10-23T00:00:00+00:00 - GB News: Met Police not investigating Thomas Markle as force holds internal inquiry following Meghan statement
2026-10-23T14:39:57+00:00