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Prince Harry's wife Meghan 'deeply distressed' by allegations her father had indecent images

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Kirka, D. (2026, October 23). Prince Harry's wife Meghan 'deeply distressed' by allegations her father had indecent images. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/europe/prince-harry-s-wife-meghan-deeply-distressed-by-allegations-her-father-had-indecent-images/article_395576ed-1c8d-5985-ae51-5e5d6331ab9b.html

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Toronto Star · collected 2026-10-23 · by Danica Kirka

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Meghan Markle, wife of Prince Harry and the Duchess of Sussex, expressed deep distress over allegations that child sexual abuse images were discovered at her father's former residence in the Philippines. In response to a report by The Sun newspaper, Meghan also mentioned that a letter with troubling claims against her father was sent to London police in 2018 but did not provide further details about its contents.
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As of November 4, 2026, Filipino police are investigating Thomas Markle Sr, the estranged father of Duchess Meghan (also known as the Duchess of Sussex), after finding child abuse images at his apartment in Cebu City, Philippines. The Philippine National Police confirmed they discovered files consisting of Child Sexual Exploitative and Abuse Material on digital devices recovered from the residence. Thomas Markle Jr., Meghan’s brother, initially reported these materials to local police and the FBI when he found them while clearing out their father's home.

In response to the allegations, Meghan stated she is "deeply distressed" by the news, expressing her hope for justice and prioritizing child safety. The investigation involves collaboration between Filipino authorities and the FBI; Major General Wilson Asueta of the Philippine National Police said they are close to bringing formal charges against Thomas Markle Sr., who has denied possessing any illegal images, calling the accusations "sick lies."

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Meghan, also known as the Duchess of Sussex, issued the statement after The Sun, a British tabloid newspaper, reported that her brother found the images while clearing out the home of their father, Thomas Markle Sr., in the Philippines.
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2026-10-23 · Toronto Star
Prince Harry's wife Meghan 'deeply distressed' by allegations her father had indecent images · assertive framing

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LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry’s wife, Meghan, said Friday she was “deeply distressed” by allegations that a collection of child sexual abuse images had been found at her father’s former home. asserted
collection → say → home
She also revealed that a letter containing “troubling allegations” about him had been sent to London police in 2018. asserted
letter → reveal → 2018
Meghan, also known as the Duchess of Sussex, issued the statement after The Sun, a British tabloid newspaper, reported that her brother found the images while clearing out the home of their father, Thomas Markle Sr., in the Philippines. asserted
brother → know → Philippines
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