Police Probe Alleged Child Abuse Images in Thomas Markle’s Cache, With FBI Involved
WHO:
The Independent - Major General Wilson Asueta of the Philippine National Police said investigators found files containing “several CSEAM [Anti-Child Sexual Abuse or Exploitation Materials Act] materials.”
The Independent - Thomas Markle Jr. said he was “horrified” by what he found and would not speak to his father again unless called to give evidence against him.
The Independent - Thomas Markle denied the accusations, calling them a “bunch of lies,” and said, “I could never do what I’m being accused of.”
The Independent - Meghan Markle said she was “deeply distressed” by the allegations and said she had kept her father away from her children to protect them.
US Magazine - The investigation concerns Thomas Markle Sr., Meghan Markle’s estranged father.
NY Post - Filipino police and the FBI are involved in investigations concerning Thomas Markle Sr.
NY Post - Simon Morgan discussed whether anyone might target Meghan Markle because her father is accused of being a pedophile.
WHAT:
The Independent - Investigators are examining mobile phones, computer hard drives, digital storage cards and other belongings taken from Thomas Markle’s home, seeking to determine who produced and owned the files and whether he appeared in them.
The Independent - The newspaper reported that no formal complaint had been made against Thomas Markle.
The Independent - A second cache of alleged child sex abuse images was reportedly found in a storage unit near Markle’s former home.
The Independent - The Metropolitan Police referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct over its handling of the allegations, after acknowledging it had shared a letter with the Sussexes without notifying other law enforcement agencies.
US Magazine - Police confirmed that a child pornography cache attributed to Thomas Markle Sr. contained a video of children engaging in sex acts.
US Magazine - Authorities said the children in the cache included boys and girls.
NY Post - Filipino police said the cache contained a video of children engaging in sex acts.
NY Post - The FBI has launched its own investigation into Thomas Markle Sr.
NY Post - Authorities described the investigation as going in the “right direction.”
NY Post - Simon Morgan raised the question, “will someone target Meghan Markle because her father is being accused of being a pedophile?”
NY Post - One article discussed the possible impact of the allegations on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s fight for UK security.
NY Post - Thomas Markle Sr. was described as 82 years old and was reported to have moved into a “care home for dementia patients.”
WHERE:
The Independent - Markle’s home under investigation is in Cebu City, Philippines; the reported second cache was found near his former home in Rosarito, Mexico.
US Magazine - The investigation is being handled by authorities in the Philippines.
NY Post - Thomas Markle Sr. was reported to have moved into a care home; the article excerpt does not specify its location.
WHEN:
US Magazine - Police confirmed details to the New York Post on Tuesday, November 3.
NY Post - Thomas Markle Sr. was spotted moving into a care home “last week.”
WHY:
NY Post - Simon Morgan questioned whether the allegations against Thomas Markle Sr. could lead someone to target Meghan Markle.
HOW:
The Independent - Police obtained a warrant to examine the alleged cache; Cebu regional prosecutor Graeme Elmido said Thomas Markle Jr. was “adamant” the case be investigated.
US Magazine - Police shared details of the investigation with the New York Post.
NY Post - The FBI is conducting a separate investigation into Thomas Markle Sr.
(UPDATED November 4, 2026 13:05 UTC)
Philippine police say files containing child sexual abuse material were found during an investigation of Thomas Markle. Authorities are examining seized devices, while the FBI conducts a separate investigation. Markle denies the accusations; Meghan Markle says she is deeply distressed and kept him from her children.
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(UPDATED November 4, 2026 02:06 UTC)
Filipino police say a cache linked to Thomas Markle Sr. contained child sexual abuse material. The FBI has opened a separate investigation into Meghan Markle’s estranged father. Authorities describe the investigation as moving in the “right direction,” while concerns arose about Meghan’s safety.