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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
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Debjit Sinha

Meghan Markle father controversy: Why are Philippines authorities investigating Duchess of Sussex father? Here is what Prince Harry's wife has to say about the matter

Controversy surrounding Meghan Markle father has erupted again as authorities in the Philippines are investigating Thomas Markle after allegations he possessed child sexual abuse images, the Philippine justice undersecretary said on Friday. Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry's wife Meghan said today that she was "deeply distressed" by accusations and had blocked contact between him and her children over previous "troubling and disturbing" allegations.

The Sun, Daily Mail and Telegraph newspapers reported very profession that images had allegedly been found among her estranged father Thomas Markle's possessions at his former home in the Philippines. He denies all the claims. After the reports, Meghan revealed that in 2018 she had seen a letter sent to London's Metropolitan Police and Royalty and Specialist Protection making similar accusations.

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