Meghan Says She Is ‘Distressed’ by Claim Her Father Kept Child Abuse Images
Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, says she is 'deeply distressed' by allegations that her father, Thomas Markle, kept child sexual abuse images. The allegations were made in 2018 and investigated by police. Meghan had previously kept her children, Archie and Lilibet, away from her father to 'protect' them.
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- ✓ Meghan Markle says she was informed by police about 'disturbing allegations' against her father in 2018.
- ✓ Meghan Markle kept her children, Archie and Lilibet, away from her father to 'protect' them.
- ✓ The Metropolitan Police Service investigated a 2018 letter outlining claims about Thomas Markle.
What changed
Meghan Markle has publicly commented on the allegations against her father, stating she was informed by police about 'disturbing allegations' against him in 2018 and that she kept her children away to protect them.
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Meghan Markle 'deeply distressed' by claims her father kept child abuse images
Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, says she is 'deeply distressed' by allegations that her father, Thomas Markle, kept child sexual abuse images. The allegations were made in 2018 and investigated by police. Meghan had previously kept her children, Archie and Lilibet, away from her father to 'protect' them.
Why it matters
The allegations against Thomas Markle have been investigated by the police and other authorities, including the FBI and the Metropolitan Police Service. The investigations were sparked by a letter to police in 2018 outlining claims about Thomas Markle's behavior. The royal family may distance itself from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle due to the controversy.
What is confirmed
- Meghan Markle says she was informed by police about 'disturbing allegations' against her father in 2018.
- Meghan Markle kept her children, Archie and Lilibet, away from her father to 'protect' them.
- The Metropolitan Police Service investigated a 2018 letter outlining claims about Thomas Markle.
Still unconfirmed
- Thomas Markle was accused of sexually abusing a child in a 2018 letter to police.
What to watch next
- Investigations by the FBI and other authorities into Thomas Markle's behavior
- Potential repercussions for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle from the royal family
- Outcomes of the investigations and any potential charges against Thomas Markle
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