Meghan Markle Accused Of Protecting Her Own Kids But ‘Not Anyone Else’s’ Amid Dad’s Scandal

Celebrity journalist Rob Shuter has criticized Meghan Markle for allegedly failing to warn other families about her father's controversial behavior while protecting her own children. The accusations stem from Meghan's 2018 knowledge of allegations against Thomas Markle Sr.
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Meghan Markle Accused Of Protecting Her Own Kids But ‘Not Anyone Else’s’ Amid Dad’s Scandal Meghan Markle is facing fresh criticism over her response to allegations involving her estranged father, Thomas Markle Sr. , after celebrity journalist Rob Shuter questioned why the Duchess of Sussex did not speak publicly about accusations she says she learned of in 2018. Shuter, citing unnamed Palace insiders, suggested that Meghan had taken steps to protect Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet while allegedly failing to warn other families. His comments come after Meghan revealed that she had received assurances that authorities were investigating allegations against her father years before the latest controversy erupted. Thomas Sr. has strongly denied the accusations, which remain unproven.
In an October 24 Substack video , Shuter delivered a pointed criticism of Meghan's decision to keep her father away from her children while remaining publicly silent about the allegations.
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