Entertainment · October 23, 2026
Meghan Markle’s estranged dad Thomas blasts child porn allegations as ‘sick lies’
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, has expressed she is "deeply distressed" following reports that her estranged father, Thomas Markle Sr., is under investigation for allegedly possessing child sexual abuse images. The allegations stem from his son, Thomas Markle Jr., who claims to have discovered hundreds of illicit images at his father’s former home in the Philippines and reported the findings to the police and the FBI. Thomas Markle Sr., 82, has vehemently denied the accusations, calling them "sick lies" and "bulls—t." Meghan revealed in her statement that she was first informed of "disturbing allegations" against her father in 2018 via a letter sent to the Metropolitan Police, which she cites as the primary reason for maintaining distance and protecting her children from him.
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Reported by multiple outlets
- Thomas Markle Jr. accused his father, Thomas Markle Sr., of possessing child sexual abuse material.
- Thomas Markle Sr. has denied all allegations, calling them lies.
- Meghan issued a statement saying she is 'deeply distressed' by the news.
- Meghan stated she was made aware of similar 'disturbing' allegations in 2018.
- The allegations involve material allegedly found at Thomas Markle Sr.'s home in the Philippines.
- Thomas Markle Sr. is 82 years old.
Reported by only some outlets
- Cebu City Police in the Philippines are investigating the claims.
- Thomas Markle Jr. reportedly signed a sworn statement submitted to the police.
- The FBI is reportedly considering opening an investigation in the U.S.
- Meghan's statement was reportedly shared with outlets including People Magazine, The Guardian, and E! News.
- Thomas Markle Sr. currently lives in Florida.
Confirmed
- Meghan released a statement expressing distress and citing 2018 allegations.
- Thomas Markle Sr. denied the allegations.
- Thomas Markle Jr. is the source of the accusations reported by The Sun.
Reported
- Cebu City Police are investigating Thomas Sr. (The Sun)
- The FBI is looking into opening a U.S. investigation. (The Telegraph)
- The material includes 'hundreds, if not thousands' of images. (Thomas Markle Jr.)
Rumor
- Scotland Yard is 'scrambling' to find the 2018 letter. (Daily Mail)
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