Meghan Markle allegedly sent her father, Thomas Markle Sr., a final letter declaring that she would no longer communicate with him after learning of allegations of child sexual abuse, according to a report published by The Sun. The reported letter was delivered while Thomas was recovering in a Philippine hospital following the amputation of his leg.
The claims have emerged amid a criminal investigation involving the 82-year-old Thomas. However, the allegations against him remain unproven, and he has publicly denied any wrongdoing.
What Meghan Markle Allegedly Wrote in the Letter
According to The Sun, Meghan’s letter reportedly accused her father of abusing children and stated that police knew about the allegations. The report also claims she told Thomas that he would not be permitted to see her two children and that she would not contact him again.
The newspaper further alleged that Meghan arranged for hospital staff to deliver the letter directly to Thomas and record his receipt of it. These details have been reported by the outlet and have not been independently established in the supplied information.
The reported communication follows years of estrangement between Meghan and her father, whose relationship deteriorated before her 2018 marriage to Prince Harry.
The reported letter has drawn renewed attention as Philippine authorities investigate claims that child sexual abuse material was found at Thomas Markle’s former home in Cebu. According to reporting by The Straits Times, officials said digital evidence was undergoing forensic examination. The allegations reportedly came to light after Thomas Markle Jr. said he discovered the material and contacted authorities.
Thomas Markle Sr. has denied the accusations, describing them as “sick lies,” according to Reuters. The investigation remains ongoing, and the claims have not been proven in court.
The FBI has said it is aware of the allegations and will provide support to Philippine authorities where appropriate. Officials have indicated that any further action will depend on the evidence gathered during the investigation.
Meghan has publicly addressed the wider allegations, saying she was “deeply distressed” by the news. In a statement reported by The Guardian, she explained that her decision to remain estranged from her father and prevent him from contacting her children was intended “to protect them.”
The Metropolitan Police confirmed it received a letter containing allegations about Thomas in January 2019 and passed it to the office of Meghan and Prince Harry. The force also acknowledged that the allegations were not shared with other law enforcement agencies and said it was reviewing how the matter had been handled.
The reported final letter adds another development to the long-running estrangement between Meghan and her father. However, its reported contents and the allegations against Thomas should be distinguished from findings established by a court.