Meghan Markle's father accused of possession of child pornography

In the man's former home in Cebu, Philippines, his son Thomas Jr discovered the presence of illicit material: law enforcement then found "hundreds, if not thousands" of sexual images of minors in four large boxes, mixed with family memories. Meghan: images 'more disgusting than you could ever imagine'

Thomas Markle, Meghan's father, is under investigation for possession of child pornography. Although the Duchess of Sussex has not had relations with her parent for many years, the news has upset the family. The 82-year-old man is an American citizen and has lived in the USA after having a leg amputated last year. The accusations of child pornography, however, come from the Philippines, where Markle senior has a home. It was her son Thomas Markle jr, Meghan's half-brother, who discovered the collection of illicit material: in the man's former home in Cebu "hundreds, if not thousands", states the British tabloid Sun, of sexual images of minors in four large boxes, mixed with family memories, were found. Thomas Markle, for his part, rejected the accusations, speaking of "sick lies".

Meghan “upset”

Prince Harry's wife said she was "deeply disturbed" by the news which she described as "more disgusting than anyone could ever imagine". Meghan Markle, reached by journalists, revealed that she had been informed in 2018 by Scotland Yard of "disturbing allegations" about her father, with whom she had already cut ties. At that point, when she learned that there were investigations underway, she decided not to see him again and to keep him away from her children to protect them. The duchess's thoughts then went to "all the children who may have suffered harm" from their father.

The investigations

According to British media, Philippine police are preparing to seize evidence against Thomas Markle. The country's authorities also collected the sworn deposition of his son Thomas Jr: "When I found this material I was horrified and I had no choice but to report my father," the man told the Sun. "I supported him, looked after him and helped him for years, but enough is enough. I will never speak to my father again, unless I am called to testify against him." At the same time, the FBI is also considering opening an investigation in the United States.