Meghan Markle says U.K. police advised her of 'disturbing allegations' against her father in 2018
Meghan Markle has issued a statement regarding disturbing allegations against her father, Thomas Markle Sr., which she says were brought to her attention by UK police in 2018. She clarified that her estrangement from her father was a protective measure for her children.
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Meghan, also known as the Duchess of Sussex, issued the statement after the Sun, a British tabloid newspaper, reported that her half-brother found the images while clearing out the home of their father, Thomas Markle Sr., in the Philippines.
"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," Meghan said in a statement.
She also addressed the letter sent to the Metropolitan Police Service's Royal and Specialist Protection unit, which later shared its contents with her.
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