U.K. police say they received letter with claims against Meghan's father, wasn't shared with other law enforcement
British law enforcement confirmed the receipt of a 2019 letter containing a number of claims regarding Thomas Markle Sr, the father of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. The Metropolitan Police stated they passed information from the correspondence to the duchess, but acknowledged the material was not shared with other law enforcement agencies. The disclosure follows public statements from Meghan regarding disturbing allegations she learned of concerning her father, which led her to cut off contact and keep her children away from him.
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- ✓ British police confirmed they received a 2019 letter containing a number of claims about Thomas Markle Sr.
- ✓ The Metropolitan Police stated they passed information to the duchess but did not share it with other law enforcement agencies.
- ✓ Meghan, Duchess of Sussex revealed she was informed in 2018 about disturbing allegations against her father, prompting her to keep her children away from him.
What changed
Metropolitan Police confirmed receipt of the 2019 letter containing claims against Thomas Markle Sr and admitted the information was not shared with other law enforcement agencies.
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UK Police Confirm 2019 Letter With Claims Against Meghan Father
British law enforcement confirmed the receipt of a 2019 letter containing a number of claims regarding Thomas Markle Sr, the father of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. The Metropolitan Police stated they passed information from the correspondence to the duchess, but acknowledged the material was not shared with other law enforcement agencies. The disclosure follows public statements from Meghan regarding disturbing allegations she learned of concerning her father, which led her to cut off contact and keep her children away from him.
Why it matters
The revelation centers on family estrangement and official handling of allegations involving a high-profile figure. Meghan Markle stated she was informed of the disturbing claims in 2018 before breaking off contact with her father in a final letter. The handling of the 2019 police letter and the decision by the Met Police not to share it with other agencies has drawn public scrutiny.
What is confirmed
- British police confirmed they received a 2019 letter containing a number of claims about Thomas Markle Sr.
- The Metropolitan Police stated they passed information to the duchess but did not share it with other law enforcement agencies.
- Meghan, Duchess of Sussex revealed she was informed in 2018 about disturbing allegations against her father, prompting her to keep her children away from him.
Still unconfirmed
- Thomas Markle Sr has been accused of keeping child abuse images and child pornography allegations, which he has denied.
What to watch next
- Further statements from UK law enforcement regarding why the 2019 letter was not shared with other agencies.
- Responses from Thomas Markle Sr or his representatives to the newly confirmed police disclosures.
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- People.com — Meghan Markle’s Half-Brother Responds to Dad’s Denial of Child Pornography Allegations
- People.com — Meghan Markle Told Dad Thomas Markle She Knew of Child Sexual Abuse Allegations in Final Letter
- Yahoo — ‘SNL U.K.’ Weekend Update Tackles Meghan Markle Dad Allegations, James Bond Auditions and ‘Glee’ Reboot
- BBC — Meghan broke contact with father in letter citing abuse claims
- The Sun — I know you are an abuser - What Meghan Markle told dad Thomas in last letter
- The Guardian — Signs suggest Thomas Markle Sr may be ‘sex offender of the grossest kind’, says Philippine minister
- www.abc.net.au — Met Police received letter about Meghan Markle's father in 2019
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