Duchess of Sussex ‘deeply distressed’ as allegations emerge about estranged father
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, has publicly addressed allegations regarding her father, Thomas Markle, stating that disturbing evidence found at his former home is the reason for their estrangement. She emphasized that her decision to keep her children away from him was a protective measure taken after being informed of these allegations years ago.
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This provides context to a high-profile family estrangement and addresses public speculation regarding the Duchess's relationship with her father.
- 2.12pm . First published at 10.23am
shares Share article Meghan, Duchess of Sussex , says she was informed years ago about “disturbing allegations” about her father, Thomas Markle .
The wife of Prince Harry said she was “deeply distressed” after it emerged that images of child sexual abuse allegedly belonging to Markle were found at his former home in the Philippines.
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, says she was informed years ago about “disturbing allegations” about her father, Thomas Markle. Getty; Supplied
Meghan said it was why she had kept distance from her father and did “not allow him to have contact with our children”, according to the BBC .
“I am deeply distressed at the news that has come to light in the last 24 hours, and my thoughts are with any children who may have been harmed,” the American-born duchess said in a statement released to British media.
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