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Archive photo · 8 March 2024Meghan Markle Warned Thomas Markle He Would Never Meet Archie And Lillibet
“Meghan warned Thomas Markle in a letter that he would never meet his grandchildren.”
“According to the Sun, the Duchess of Sussex, 45, accused her father, 82, of sexually abusing children and informed him that authorities were aware of his alleged wrongdoings.”
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Meghan warned Thomas Markle he would never meet his grandchildren amid abuse allegations. Police received 2019 letter alleging offences by Thomas Markle and shared with the duchess only.
Letter, Abuse Claims, Break
The Duchess of Sussex broke contact with her father last year after telling him she and the authorities knew he had abused young girls. Meghan warned Thomas Markle in a letter that he would never meet his grandchildren, Archie and Lillibet.
The letter was sent to Markle, 82, while he was in hospital in the Philippines after having his leg amputated. Meghan wrote, "I am deeply distressed," and said her thoughts were with any children who may have been harmed.
Police Handling in 2019
A Scotland Yard spokesperson confirmed the Metropolitan Police received a letter making a "number of claims" against Meghan's father in 2019. Police passed the letter to the office of the Duke and Duchess "for their awareness," but the details of the allegations were not shared with other law enforcement agencies.
The Metropolitan Police Service received a letter in January 2019 "containing a number of claims about alleged offending outside the United Kingdom." The Metropolitan Police statement said, "The details of the allegations in the letter were not shared with other law enforcement agencies."
Philippines Probe and Fallout
Investigators launched an investigation after Markle's personal items were turned over to law enforcement by his son, Thomas Markle Jr. Investigators were looking into the nature and origin of the materials and whether they may be connected to any violation of law.
The FBI was aware of the allegations and would provide support to the Philippine authorities while it investigated any related allegations of federal violations of U.S. law. Meghan chose to keep her children, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, away from her father "for one reason: to protect them."