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UK police to refer allegations about Duchess Meghan’s father to overseas agencies

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British police announced on October 29 that they would refer allegations against Thomas Markle, father of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, to overseas law enforcement agencies. The Metropolitan Police had initially received a letter with these claims in 2019 but did not share the details with other authorities at the time. Following an internal review, police now plan to complete referrals to relevant international agencies within days. Thomas Markle has denied the allegations involving possession of child sexual abuse images, which are currently under investigation by Philippine authorities.
Written by AI on 2026-10-30, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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As of November 4, 2026, Thomas Markle Sr., the estranged father of Duchess Meghan (née Markle), is under investigation by Philippine authorities and the FBI for allegedly possessing child sexual abuse material. On October 23, The Sun reported that Markle’s son discovered disturbing images at his father's home in the Philippines and subsequently informed police. The same day, Meghan, through her spokesperson, expressed deep distress over these allegations and confirmed she was previously aware of troubling claims against her father from a 2018 letter sent to Scotland Yard by him.

Filipino police found explicit content, including footage involving minors, on digital devices linked to Markle at his apartment in the Philippines. According to Major General Wilson Asueta of the Philippine National Police, they are “very close” to filing formal charges against Markle. Additionally, Filipino authorities confirmed that three memory cards and a mobile phone containing child sexual abuse images were turned over by Markle’s son. The investigation is ongoing, with both local police and the FBI involved in the case.

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Last week, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, said the news was “very distressing” and that she had been informed by British police of a letter with allegations about her father in the months after her wedding to King Charles’ younger son.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-30
🔮 British police said on Oct 29 they would refer allegations about the father of Meghan, Prince Harry’s wife, to overseas law enforcement agencies, after a review found the claims had not been passed to other authorities when they were first received.
2026-10-30 · The Straits Times
UK police to refer allegations about Duchess Meghan’s father to overseas agencies · assertive framing

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UK police to refer allegations about Duchess Meghan’s father to overseas agencies asserted
police → refer → agencies
British police said on Oct 29 they would refer allegations about the father of Meghan, Prince Harry’s wife, to overseas law enforcement agencies, after a review found the claims had not been passed to other authorities when they were first received. uncertain
they → say → authorities
Authorities in the Philippines said last week they were investigating Thomas Markle over allegations he possessed child sexual abuse images. asserted
he → say → images
He has denied the accusations, telling Britain’s Daily Mail newspaper they were untrue and “sick lies”. asserted
they → deny → newspaper
Last week, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, said the news was “very distressing” and that she had been informed by British police of a letter with allegations about her father in the months after her wedding to King Charles’ younger son. asserted
she → say → son
London’s Metropolitan Police said on Oct 29 they had received a letter in 2019 in which the author said they were raising concerns purportedly linked to Meghan’s security but instead contained allegations of offending outside Britain. asserted
they → say → Britain
“The letter was assessed and subsequently passed to the office of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex for their awareness,” Commander Adam Slonecki said. asserted
Slonecki → assess → awareness
“The details of the allegations in the letter were not shared with other law enforcement agencies.” asserted
details → share → agencies
He said an internal review had led to the matter being referred to the police watchdog and that the force was now sharing the allegations with overseas authorities. asserted
force → say → authorities
“It is our intention to make a number of referrals to relevant overseas law enforcement agencies in relation to the allegations contained within the letter. asserted
It → make → letter
That process is under way and will be completed in the coming days,” Slonecki said. asserted
Slonecki → complete → days
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