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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Holly Evans

Meghan Markle says child abuse image claims against her father were passed to Met Police in 2018

Meghan has been estranged from her father Thomas Markle Snr since 2018 - (Instagram)

The Duchess of Sussex said she was “deeply distressed” over child sex image accusations against her father Thomas Markle, adding she was made aware of “disturbing allegations” against him in 2018 by the Metropolitan Police.

Meghan issued the statement after it was reported that her father, who she has been estranged from since her marriage to Prince Harry, was being investigated over claims he kept child sex images at his home.

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