British police received allegations about Meghan’s father in 2019 but didn’t tell other forces

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   British Police Did Not Share 2019 Claims About Meghan's Father

   British police received a 2019 letter containing allegations regarding Thomas Markle Sr, but Scotland Yard did not pass these claims to other law enforcement agencies. The Metropolitan Police shared the allegations with Meghan Markle's office instead. Meghan expressed deep distress regarding the allegations and cut contact with her father, stating she did not let him see her children to protect them. Thomas Markle Sr denies allegations that he possessed child sexual abuse material, though he acknowledges paying for sex. He is also facing an investigation in the Philippines.

   Why it matters

   The disclosures illuminate a secretive handling of sensitive allegations by British law enforcement involving a high-profile family member. The revelations shed light on the private estrangement between Meghan and her father, rooted in disturbing claims that prompted her to sever communication entirely. The situation also involves international scrutiny, with authorities in the Philippines examining allegations against Thomas Markle Sr.

   What is confirmed

   • British police received a letter in 2019 containing claims about Meghan's father.
   • Scotland Yard did not pass the 2019 letter's claims to other law enforcement agencies.
   • The Metropolitan Police shared allegations regarding Thomas Markle Sr with Meghan Markle's office.
   • Thomas Markle Sr denies allegations that he possessed child sexual abuse material.
   • Meghan stated she did not let her father see her children to protect them.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Thomas Markle Sr's ex-wife sent the 2019 letter that was shared with Meghan warning of his alleged child abuse.

   What to watch next

   • Updates from the ongoing investigation in the Philippines regarding Thomas Markle Sr
   • Further statements from British police regarding their protocols for handling the 2019 letter
   Sources used for this update (27)

   1. BBC — Meghan says she was informed by police about 'disturbing allegations' against her father in 2018
   2. BBC — Meghan did not let her father see her children to protect them
   3. The New York Times — Meghan Says She Is ‘Distressed’ by Claim Her Father Kept Child Abuse Images
   4. BBC — Police confirms it received 2019 letter with "number of claims" about Meghan's father
   5. NBC News — British police received allegations about Meghan’s father in 2019 but didn’t tell other forces
   6. CBS News — U.K. police say they received letter with claims against Meghan's father, wasn't shared with other law enforcement
   7. Yahoo — Meghan Markle ‘deeply distressed’ as father Thomas is investigated over alleged child sexual abuse material
   8. Page Six — Meghan Markle's private feelings about dad Thomas' child abuse allegations revealed after years of silence
   9. People.com — Meghan Markle’s Half-Brother Responds to Dad’s Denial of Child Pornography Allegations
   10. The Washington Post — UK police says letter with claims against Meghan's father was not shared with other law enforcement
   11. Page Six — Exclusive | Thomas Markle’s ex-wife sent 2019 letter shared with Meghan warning of his alleged child abuse: sources
   12. Yahoo — Meghan Markle Reportedly Lived With ‘Deeply Troubling Concerns’ About Her Father
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