The Metropolitan Police is investigating reports that a letter containing allegations about Thomas Markle, the father of the Duchess of Sussex, was sent to a specialist unit in 2018. Meghan Markle stated she was informed of "disturbing allegations" against her father through this letter and was assured that the matter was being investigated. The letter reportedly contained claims of child sexual abuse, which Thomas Markle, now living in the US, denies. UK police are not investigating him but have opened an inquiry to confirm whether the letter was passed to Meghan by the Met's royal protection unit.
Separately, Philippine authorities are investigating images of alleged child sexual abuse found at Markle's former home in the Philippines, with digital forensic analysis underway. The US FBI has acknowledged the allegations and is providing support to Philippine investigators. Meghan's statement offers context for her estranged relationship with her father and her decision to limit his contact with her family.
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