Meghan Markle's father breaks electronic ankle bracelet after being arrested in the US

Meghan Markle is the Duchess of Sussex and wife of Prince Harry of the United Kingdom. She stated that she has been estranged from her father for years. Remember below.

Thomas, 82 years old, was detained by FBI agents on Friday (6), in Lakeland, where the rehabilitation center where he has lived since having to have his leg amputated in December 2025 is located.

The arrest came after months of investigation into images found in different locations linked to Markle. According to First Assistant United States Attorney Bill Essayli, the material includes photographs in which Thomas appears with underage girls.

"Mr. Markle is accused of possessing child sexual abuse material, including photographs of himself with underage girls. These allegations are extremely serious and we will prosecute Mr. Markle to the fullest extent of federal law," said Essayli.

The accusations against Thomas were initially reported by the British newspaper "The Sun" on October 23. The alleged images were found by his other son, Thomas Markle Jr., in his father's old home, in the Philippines.

According to the British newspaper "Daily Mail", child sexual abuse materials were also found in a warehouse rented by Thomas in Mexico.

When the accusations against her father became public, Meghan Markle said she was "deeply shaken" by the suspicions.

In a statement, the Duchess of Sussex said she had been aware of the allegations against Thomas since 2018. According to her, a letter sent to London's Metropolitan Police and the Protection of Royals and People in Need contained worrying accusations against her father.

Meghan said she was informed that the suspicions were being investigated and that she trusted that authorities were also protecting other families.

The duchess also said she prevented her father from contacting her and Prince Harry's children, Archie, 7, and Lilibet, 5, to protect them.

Meghan has not been in contact with Thomas since the period leading up to her wedding to Harry in 2018. Days before the ceremony, he announced that he would not attend for health reasons. Before that, he had admitted that he posed for paparazzi photos.