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The Morning Poll: Do you feel sorry for Meghan now the accusations against Thomas have come to light?

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The Duchess of Sussex expressed deep distress over allegations of child sex crimes made against her father, Thomas Markle, describing them as "sickening." She explained that her decision to cut ties with her father was intended to protect her children from potential harm. The article includes a poll asking readers if they feel sorry for Meghan given these recent accusations against her father.

Written by AI on 2026-10-26, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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As of October 29, 2026, the Metropolitan Police announced they would refer allegations about Thomas Markle Sr. to overseas law enforcement agencies after a review found that serious accusations against him were not properly communicated when first received by British authorities in January 2018. These allegations include possession of child abuse images while living in the Philippines. Thomas Markle Jr., who had discovered and reported this material to the FBI, claims his father has an extensive collection of illegal images. The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, expressed deep distress over these reports and stated her thoughts are with any children potentially harmed by such actions. Buckingham Palace is reportedly concerned about potential new revelations from this review, given the close ties between the Royal Family and the controversy surrounding Thomas Markle Sr.'s allegations.

Written for “Met Police Refers Itself Over Markle Letter” on 2026-10-30, grounded in this article and the 71 other(s) covering the same event.

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“While both articles discuss Meghan's reaction to allegations against her father, they describe different aspects of the situation: Article A focuses on Amanda Platell's commentary and questioning whether people should feel sorry for Meghan, while Article B reports on a poll regarding public sentiment towards Meghan after the accusations.”

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The Duchess of Sussex has spoken of her 'deep distress' at the allegations of child sex crimes against her father Thomas Markle, that were 'more sickening than one could ever imagine'. uncertain

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She added: 'My thoughts are with any children who may have been harmed.' Meghan said she hoped 'it can now be understood' that her decision to cut ties with her father 'and my choice to not allow him to have contact with our children, was for one reason – to protect them'. Do you feel sympathy for the duchess in light of the recent worrying accusations against her father? Vote now and you'll find the results of our poll in tomorrow's Morning Mail newsletter. uncertain

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