Meghan Markle: "Deeply Distressed" by Father's Allegations

The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, has publicly shared her profound distress regarding allegations surfacing about her father, Thomas Markle. These claims, reported on Thursday, October 23, 2025, involve accusations that he possessed indecent images of children. Thomas Markle, aged 82, has vehemently denied these accusations, labeling them as "sick lies."

In a statement released on Friday, October 24, 2025, Meghan revealed that a letter detailing troubling allegations against her father was sent to the Metropolitan Police and Royalty and Specialist Protection in 2018. This letter was subsequently shared with her, and she was assured it was being investigated.

Meghan further explained that her decision to maintain distance from her father and prevent him from contacting her children was a protective measure. She expressed hope that justice will be served and that the safety of innocent children remains the paramount concern, especially given the disturbing breadth of what has reportedly been uncovered.

The allegations stem from a sworn statement by Thomas Markle Jr. to authorities in Cebu, Philippines, who claimed to have discovered child sexual abuse material among his father's possessions. However, Meghan's half-sister, Samantha Markle, has disputed these claims, asserting Thomas Markle had no access to the relevant computers for years.

Thomas Jr. had moved to the Philippines with his father in early 2025, but Thomas Sr. returned to the United States earlier in 2026 due to health issues and is currently in a Florida facility. Meghan has not been in contact with her father for eight years, though she did reach out in December 2025 after his leg amputation.