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U.K. police says it did not pass ‘claims’ over Meghan Markle’s dad to other law enforcement

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London’s Metropolitan Police confirmed on Saturday that they received a letter in 2019 regarding “number of claims” about Thomas Markle, father of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. The police stated they informed the royal couple but did not pass any information to other law enforcement agencies. Meghan had previously expressed distress over similar accusations against her father involving child abuse images, stating she restricted his contact with her children. The Met’s statement clarified that while the allegations were shared with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex for their awareness, no investigation was initiated by British authorities, and the letter details were not shared beyond the royal household.
Written by AI on 2026-10-24, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Story summary

Thomas Markle Snr, the estranged father of Meghan Markle, is under investigation by Philippine authorities for allegedly possessing child abuse images found at his home in Cebu City, Philippines. His son reported the discovery to local police and the FBI on July 10, 2026. The Filipino National Police confirmed that if sufficient evidence is gathered, they will file a case against Markle Snr. The investigation has also revealed graphic videos of children engaging in sex acts. Meghan, in a statement through her spokesperson, expressed deep distress and stated that she had been aware of "disturbing allegations" about her father since 2018. Meanwhile, there are reports suggesting that Markle Snr could avoid trial if he is diagnosed with dementia, which would impact his ability to understand legal proceedings or defend himself.

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60/100
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“The letter was reviewed and a decision was made that it should be passed to the office of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex for their awareness,” said a spokesperson, using Harry and Meghan’s official titles.
framing: mixed · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-24
🔮 In the United States, an FBI spokesperson said it was “aware of the allegations and will provide support, as appropriate, to the Philippine authorities.”
2026-10-24 · National Post
U.K. police says it did not pass ‘claims’ over Meghan Markle’s dad to other law enforcement · mixed framing

Claims (16 extracted, 7 hedged)

London’s Metropolitan Police confirmed Saturday it had received a letter in 2019 about a “number of claims” relating to the father of Prince Harry’s wife, Meghan Markle. uncertain
it → confirm → wife
The force said it passed on the information to the royal couple but did not share it with other law enforcement agencies. asserted
it → say → agencies
Meghan said on Friday that she was “deeply distressed” by accusations that her father Thomas Markle had possessed images of child abuse, adding she had blocked contact between him and her children over previous “troubling and disturbing” allegations. The Sun and Daily Mail newspapers reported that images had allegedly been found among Markle’s belongings at his former home in the Philippines. uncertain
images → say → Philippines
He denies all the claims. uncertain
He → deny → claims
Meghan, 45, also revealed that in 2018 she had seen a letter sent to the Metropolitan Police and Royalty and Specialist Protection making similar accusations. asserted
she → reveal → accusations
The Met said in a statement that it had in January 2019 “received a letter containing a number of claims about alleged offending outside the United Kingdom.” uncertain
it → say → Kingdom
“The letter was reviewed and a decision was made that it should be passed to the office of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex for their awareness,” said a spokesperson, using Harry and Meghan’s official titles. asserted
spokesperson → review → titles
In her comments Friday, Meghan said she “was given assurances” that the allegations against her father “were being investigated.” asserted
allegations → say → father
However, a source close to the matter said police were not investigating the matter. asserted
police → say → matter
The police statement said that “the details of the allegations in the letter were not shared with other law enforcement agencies.” asserted
details → say → agencies
It added that the force was reviewing its handling of the matter, including whether it should call in the police watchdog. asserted
it → add → watchdog
Thomas Markle, who is now reportedly in a rehab centre in Florida, told the Daily Mail the allegations against him were “sick lies.” uncertain
allegations → tell → him
Authorities in the Philippines are investigating the allegations, according to U.K. media. uncertain
Authorities → investigate → media
In the United States, an FBI spokesperson said it was “aware of the allegations and will provide support, as appropriate, to the Philippine authorities.” asserted
it → say → authorities
Harry, the second son of King Charles III and estranged brother of heir to the throne Prince William, married the American Meghan, a former actress, at Windsor Castle in May 2018. uncertain
Harry → marry → May
The couple left Britain and quit royal duties in 2020 but made an unexpected return with their two children to live in the United Kingdom in August. asserted
couple → leave → August
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