- The Duchess of Sussex reportedly wrote to her father, Thomas Markle, in 2025, saying that she would never contact him again or permit him to meet her children after learning of sex abuse allegations against him.
- Authorities in the Philippines are investigating claims that Mr Markle possessed child sex abuse material at his former home.
- The Metropolitan Police admitted passing a 2019 letter detailing claims against Mr Markle to Meghan and Prince Harry without sharing the allegations with external law enforcement agencies.
- Scotland Yard is currently reviewing its handling of the 2019 matter and considering whether to refer its conduct to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.
- Mr Markle has admitted paying for adult sex workers in the Philippines but denied all child abuse allegations and welcomed a forensic examination of his computer.
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