Met Police Confirms 2019 Letter About Meghan Markle Father
- London's Metropolitan Police confirmed that officers received a letter detailing alleged misconduct by Thomas Markle Sr., the father of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in January 2019, but chose...
- The Metropolitan Police Service stated that its Royal and Specialist Protection unit received a letter in January 2019 containing claims about alleged offending outside the United Kingdom.
- The Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported that the 2019 letter was referred to the MPS Protection Command specifically to raise security concerns regarding the Duchess of Sussex.
London’s Metropolitan Police confirmed that officers received a letter detailing alleged misconduct by Thomas Markle Sr., the father of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in January 2019, but chose not to share the claims with other law enforcement agencies. The disclosure follows statements from Meghan, who said she was deeply distressed by allegations that a collection of child sexual abuse images had been discovered at her father’s former residence in the Philippines.
Metropolitan Police Reviewing 2019 Handling of Letter
The Metropolitan Police Service stated that its Royal and Specialist Protection unit received a letter in January 2019 containing claims about alleged offending outside the United Kingdom. Officers shared the contents of that letter with the office of Prince Harry and Meghan, but the force acknowledged that it did not forward the allegations to outside law enforcement partners. The force is currently reviewing its handling of the matter and considering whether to refer itself to the police watchdog.
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The Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported that the 2019 letter was referred to the MPS Protection Command specifically to raise security concerns regarding the Duchess of Sussex. Authorities in the United States and the Philippines have since taken up separate inquiries into the matter following discoveries made by Thomas Markle Jr. while clearing out their father’s former home in Cebu.
Philippine Authorities and FBI Investigate New Allegations
National Bureau of Investigation Director Melvin Matibag stated that the Federal Bureau of Investigation has sought assistance from Philippine authorities to look into allegations brought by Thomas Markle Jr. against his father. Philippine Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla confirmed separately that the national police are also investigating the claims.
In the United States, an FBI spokesperson told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation that the agency is aware of the allegations and would provide support, as appropriate, to the Philippine authorities. Thomas Markle Sr., an 82-year-old retired television lighting and photography director, has denied the allegations in comments to the Daily Mail, calling them “sick lies,” as reported by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
Family Estrangement and Official Statements
Meghan married Prince Harry at Windsor Castle in May 2018, an event that drew intense media coverage due to the absence of her father. Thomas Markle Sr. did not attend the wedding, which contributed to a lasting estrangement that the Duchess later described as a measure intended to protect her children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
Although the breadth of what has now been uncovered is more sickening than one could ever imagine, my sincerest hope is that justice will be fully served and that the priority remains the safety and protection of innocent children.
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped back from official royal duties in 2020, though they made an unexpected return with their two children to live in the United Kingdom in August, according to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.