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UK police confirm handling of 2019 letter concerning Thomas Markle Sr. amid ongoing investigations
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British police confirmed they received a 2019 letter containing claims against Thomas Markle Sr., sharing it with Prince Harry and Meghan's office but not other law enforcement agencies, and are now reviewing their handling of the matter. The statement follows reports that Meghan's brother found child sexual abuse images at their father's former home in the Philippines, prompting separate investigations by Philippine and international authorities. Thomas Markle Sr. has denied the allegations.
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The Metropolitan Police Service is reviewing its 2019 handling of allegations involving Thomas Markle Sr., while law enforcement agencies in the Philippines and the U.S. investigate newly reported material.
Key Facts
- British police confirmed they passed a letter regarding Thomas Markle Sr. to Meghan and Prince Harry in 2019.
- The Metropolitan Police Service stated it did not share details from the 2019 letter with other law enforcement agencies.
- The Metropolitan Police is reviewing its handling of the 2019 letter and considering a referral to the police watchdog.
- Meghan issued a statement expressing distress over allegations that child sexual abuse images were found at her father's former home in the Philippines.
- Thomas Markle Jr. reportedly found the images while clearing out their father's former home in Cebu, Philippines.
- Philippine National Bureau of Investigation Director Melvin Matibag stated the FBI sought assistance looking into the allegations.
- Philippine Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla stated the national police is investigating the allegations.
- Thomas Markle Sr., age 82, denied the allegations in comments to the Daily Mail.
Who's Mentioned
PersonMelvin Matibag“Director of the National Bureau of Investigation in the Philippines.”locationWindsor Castle“Location of Meghan and Harry's wedding.”OrganizationMetropolitan Police Service“British police force that received a 2019 letter and is reviewing its handling.”PersonPrincess Lilibet“Child of Prince Harry and Meghan.”PersonPrince Harry“Husband of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex.”locationPhilippines“Country where the former home of Thomas Markle Sr. was located.”locationUnited Kingdom“Country where the Metropolitan Police operate.”PersonJonvic Remulla“Philippine Interior Secretary.”OrganizationNational Bureau of Investigation“Philippine investigative agency assisting with the case.”locationU.S.“Country where Thomas Markle Sr. returned.”PersonThomas Markle Sr.“Father of Meghan, subject of allegations.”PersonMeghan“Duchess of Sussex, issued a statement regarding allegations against her father.”PersonPrince Archie“Child of Prince Harry and Meghan.”locationLondon“Dateline city.”locationCebu“Philippine city where the former home was located.”OrganizationFederal Bureau of Investigation“U.S. law enforcement agency contacted regarding allegations.”PersonThomas Markle Jr.“Brother of Meghan, who reportedly found images at their father's former home.”