Thomas Markle, the 82-year-old estranged father of Meghan Markle, is reportedly under investigation for possession of child sexual abuse material after his son told police he found boxes containing what he described as “hundreds, if not thousands” of images at his father’s home in the Philippines. The allegations were first reported by The Sun, which published a photo of Thomas Markle Jr. signing a sworn statement. Markle Sr. has denied the claims, calling them “sick lies,” and the Philippines’ Justice Department has confirmed the matter is under investigation.
Meghan Markle said she was “deeply distressed” by the reports and revealed that police informed her of “disturbing allegations” against her father back in 2018. That revelation adds another chapter to a family rift that has played out publicly for years, including her long-standing decision to keep her children away from her father.
These remain allegations, and no charges or conviction have been announced. Still, the severity of the claims and the international nature of the investigation mean this is a story worth following as facts develop. What’s your read on how the family has handled this over the years?
