Duchess Meghan "deeply distressed" as father Thomas Markle faces child sexual abuse materials investigation
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, says she has known since 2018 about disturbing allegations against her estranged father Thomas Markle, who is now under investigation in the Philippines.
Thomas Markle, the estranged father of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, is facing a probe in the Philippines over alleged possession of child sexual abuse materials.
Thomas Markle, Meghan's estranged father, is under investigation by Philippine authorities over alleged possession of child sexual abuse materials.
Meghan said in a statement to CBS News that she was aware of allegations against her father since 2018 and had them reported to the Metropolitan Police at the time.
Meghan said her decision to distance herself from her father and keep him away from her children was made solely to protect them.
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