Met Police Received Thomas Markle Claims
Police say they received claims about Meghan's father and did not alert other forces.
October 24, 2026 · Updated Oct 24, 10:26am ET
Boston GlobePrince Harry’s wife Meghan ‘deeply distressed’ by allegations her father had indecent images
CBS NewsU.K. police say they received letter with claims against Meghan's father, wasn't shared with other law enforcement
Breitbart NewsMeghan Markle Says She Has Known About Child Porn Allegations Against Her Father Since 2018
The GuardianMet says it shared allegations about Meghan’s father with her but not other forces
NBC NewsBritish police received allegations about Meghan’s father in 2019 but didn’t tell other forces
Daily MailMet police say they DID receive letter about Thomas Markle in 2019
NewsweekMegyn Kelly attacks Meghan Markle’s ‘STUPID’ statement about father
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What happened
London’s Metropolitan PoliceMetropolitan Policeterritorial police force in Greater London said it received a letter about allegations involving Thomas Markle Sr.
Thomas MarkleAmerican lighting director and father of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex in January 2019, sent it to the Sussexes’ office for awareness, and did not share its contents with other law enforcement agencies. Thomas Markle Jr. says he found hundreds of suspected child sexual abuse images in boxes at his father’s former home in the Philippines; Thomas Markle Sr. denies possessing them and calls the accusations lies. Meghan, Duchess of Sussex
Meghan, Duchess of Sussexmember of the British royal family and Duchess of Sussex since 2018, has been estranged from her father since around her 2018 wedding, and he has not met her children. Meghan said police shared troubling allegations with her. Philippine authorities are investigating, and the Met is reviewing its handling.
How the left told it
Left-leaning outlets framed the story around Meghan’s stated duty to protect her children, while pressing the police-handling question. The Guardian centered Meghan’s explanation that distance from her father was meant to protect Archie and Lilibet. The Boston Globe lingered on Meghan’s distress and her concern for children who may have been harmed.
How the right told it
Right-leaning outlets led with Meghan’s protective account, but gave more weight to Thomas Markle Sr.’s denial. Breitbart News emphasized Meghan’s argument that keeping her father away from her children was a safety decision. The Daily Mail highlighted Thomas Markle Sr.’s portrayal of the accusations as “sick lies,” while noting questions over police handling.
Thomas Markle Abuse Allegations
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- Oct 23Meghan Markle Responds To Abuse-Image AllegationsLeans Right
