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The truth about when Meghan Markle first learned of dad Thomas’ child porn allegations

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Zenna, J. (2026, October 23). The truth about when Meghan Markle first learned of dad Thomas’ child porn allegations. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/10/23/royal-family/the-truth-about-when-meghan-markle-first-heard-about-dad-thomas-child-porn-allegations/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-23 · by Jolie Zenna
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Meghan Markle learned of disturbing allegations against her father, Thomas Markle, in the summer of 2018, just weeks after her wedding to Prince Harry. She received a letter about these claims, which she believed were under investigation by authorities at the time, leading to her decision to cut off contact with him and prevent him from seeing his grandchildren. Meanwhile, Page Six reports that Thomas Markle is currently being investigated in the Philippines for child pornography found in his home by his son, Thomas Jr., who discovered hundreds or thousands of images of young girls engaged in sexual acts among family mementos stored in boxes at his father’s residence.
Written by AI on 2026-10-23, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Story summary

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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Jolie Zenna
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Page Six Philippines Royalty and Specialist Protection the Cebu City Police Office the Metropolitan Police

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Page Six ORG · 2× Philippines GPE · 2× Thomas PERSON · 2× Thomas Jr. PERSON · 2× Meghan PERSON · 1× Meghan Markle PERSON · 1× Prince Harry PERSON · 1× Royalty and Specialist Protection ORG · 1× Thomas Markle PERSON · 1× the Metropolitan Police ORG · 1×

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“I hope it can now be understood that, despite certain media publications’ distortion over the years, any distance from my father and my choice to not allow him to have contact with our children, was for one reason: to protect them,” Meghan said in her statement.
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🔮 She received the letter in the summer of 2018, just weeks after the royal wedding which took place in May.
2026-10-23 · New York Post
The truth about when Meghan Markle first learned of dad Thomas’ child porn allegations · mixed framing

Claims (11 extracted, 4 hedged)

Meghan Markle learned of “disturbing allegations” against her father, Thomas Markle, in 2018 just weeks after marrying Prince Harry, Page Six can confirm. asserted
Page → learn → Harry
The Duchess of Sussex told us in a statement Friday that she was shown a letter initially sent to the Metropolitan Police and Royalty and Specialist Protection with claims about her estranged father in 2018. uncertain
she → tell → 2018
She received the letter in the summer of 2018, just weeks after the royal wedding which took place in May. uncertain
which → receive → May
The 45-year-old said the 2018 allegations, which she claimed she was told “were being investigated” at the time, fueled her decision to end her relationship with Thomas, and forbid him from seeing her kids. asserted
she → say → kids
“I hope it can now be understood that, despite certain media publications’ distortion over the years, any distance from my father and my choice to not allow him to have contact with our children, was for one reason: to protect them,” Meghan said in her statement. asserted
Meghan → hope → statement
“I trusted that the authorities were doing the same for other families.” asserted
authorities → trust → families
Page Six can confirm that the Cebu City Police Office in the Philippines is investigating Thomas Sr. after child sex abuse material was allegedly discovered in his home. uncertain
material → confirm → home
According to The Sun, Thomas’ son, Thomas Jr., discovered “hundreds, if not thousands” of child sex abuse images in four boxes at his dad’s home in the Philippines, and reported the alleged findings to the police and the FBI. The content allegedly included images of girls around 10-11 years old engaged in sex acts and was found in storage boxes buried among family “mementos. uncertain
content → accord → mementos
“I have supported, cared for him and helped him for years — but that stops now,” Thomas Jr. told the outlet, before declaring that he will never speak to his father again, unless he’s “called to give evidence against him.” asserted
he → support → him
Story developing… Conversation Your voice matters. asserted
voice → develop → Story
Discussions are moderated for civility. asserted
Discussions → moderate → civility
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