UK Police Say No Child Porn Probe of Meghan Markle’s Father
WHO:
US Magazine - The FBI and Philippine authorities are involved in a reported investigation concerning allegations about Thomas Markle Sr.
TMZ - Meghan Markle said police had shared a letter with her.
TMZ - The allegations concerned Meghan Markle’s father, Thomas Markle Sr.
US Magazine - Thomas Markle Sr. is described as Meghan Markle’s estranged father.
TMZ - A Metropolitan Police spokesperson commented on reports about the matter.
US Magazine - The Metropolitan Police addressed reports concerning officers from its Royalty and Specialist Protection Command.
WHAT:
BBC - Police said the letter was reviewed and a decision was made to pass it to the office of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex for their awareness.
BBC - The allegations in the letter were not shared with other law enforcement agencies.
US Magazine - An FBI spokesperson said the bureau “will provide support, as appropriate, to the Philippine authorities” and “will also investigate” the allegations.
TMZ - Meghan Markle said police shared a “disturbing letter” with her about allegations against her father.
TMZ - The Metropolitan Police reportedly said it had never investigated Thomas Markle Sr.
US Magazine - Reports alleged that Thomas Markle Sr. was found in possession of photographic material depicting child sex abuse.
US Magazine - The Metropolitan Police said it was “aware of media reports” that officers from its Royalty and Specialist Protection Command were involved in passing on a letter.
WHERE:
US Magazine - The reported investigation is being conducted by Philippine authorities.
TMZ - The police force discussed was London’s Metropolitan Police.
US Magazine - The statement concerned U.K. police and the Metropolitan Police.
WHEN:
US Magazine - The FBI spokesperson made the statement on Friday, October 23.
WHY:
TMZ - The police response addressed reports about a letter concerning allegations against Thomas Markle Sr.
US Magazine - The Metropolitan Police’s statement addressed media reports about its officers’ involvement in passing on the letter.
(UPDATED October 24, 2026 13:04 UTC)
The FBI says it will support Philippine authorities, as appropriate, and investigate allegations concerning Meghan Markle’s estranged father, Thomas Markle Sr. The allegations reportedly involve photographic material depicting child sexual abuse. Meghan Markle said police shared a “disturbing letter” with her about the claims. London’s Metropolitan Police said it reviewed the letter and decided to pass it to the office of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex for their awareness. Police said the allegations in the letter were not shared with other law enforcement agencies. The force also said it was aware of reports that officers from its Royalty and Specialist Protection Command were involved in passing on the letter. The Metropolitan Police reportedly said it had never investigated Thomas Markle Sr. Philippine authorities are conducting the reported investigation, with the FBI offering support and saying it will also investigate the allegations.
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(UPDATED October 24, 2026 06:00 UTC)
The FBI says it will support Philippine authorities, as appropriate, and investigate allegations concerning Thomas Markle Sr., Meghan Markle’s estranged father. The allegations reportedly involve photographic material depicting child sexual abuse. Meghan Markle said police shared a “disturbing letter” with her about the claims. The letter is also at the center of reports about officers from London’s Metropolitan Police and its Royalty and Specialist Protection Command. The Metropolitan Police said it was aware of media reports that officers from the command had been involved in passing on a letter. The force reportedly said it had never investigated Thomas Markle Sr. The FBI’s statement describes a role alongside Philippine authorities, while the Metropolitan Police’s response addresses reports about its officers’ involvement in relaying the letter.
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(UPDATED October 24, 2026 02:11 UTC)
Meghan Markle said London’s Metropolitan Police shared a “disturbing letter” with her concerning allegations against her estranged father, Thomas Markle Sr. The reports alleged that he was found in possession of photographic material depicting child sexual abuse. The Metropolitan Police said it was aware of media reports that officers from its Royalty and Specialist Protection Command had been involved in passing on a letter. The force’s response addressed reports about how the letter reached Markle. It reportedly said it had never investigated Thomas Markle Sr. The police statement did not confirm the allegations against him, but addressed claims about officers’ role in sharing the letter. Markle’s comments and the force’s response have brought attention to both the allegations and the circumstances surrounding the communication.