Meghan broke contact with father in letter citing abuse claims
The Duchess of Sussex broke contact with her father last year, telling him she and the authorities knew he had abused young girls, the BBC understands.
TL;DR
- Meghan Markle broke contact with her father, Thomas Markle, via a letter sent last year.
- The letter stated Meghan and authorities were aware of allegations that Thomas Markle abused young girls.
- Meghan warned her father he would never meet his grandchildren, Archie and Lillibet.
- Philippines officials are investigating the allegations of child sexual abuse against Thomas Markle.
- UK police (Metropolitan Police) received claims related to Meghan's father in 2019 and are reviewing their handling of the matter.
- Thomas Markle denies all allegations of sleeping with underage girls or possessing child abuse images, but admits to paying for sex in the Philippines.
- The FBI is also aware of the allegations.