Kathmandu. The UK's Metropolitan Police has admitted to receiving a letter in 2019 containing serious allegations related to Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle's father, Thomas Markle. However, the police have admitted that they did not inform other law enforcement agencies for investigation. According to the police, the letter included claims of crimes allegedly committed outside the UK. However, the information mentioned in the letter was only provided to the office of Meghan and her husband Prince Harry for their security vigilance. According to a report released last Friday, it has been claimed that images related to child sexual abuse were found in the old house in the Philippines of the 82-year-old Thomas. Meghan's half-brother Thomas Markle Jr. has claimed that videos and pictures related to child sexual abuse were found in his father's house and that he informed the US investigative agency FBI about this last July. However, Thomas, who is currently in America, has denied the allegations, stating that he does not have any such pictures. Scotland Yard issued a statement confirming that a letter containing claims of crimes allegedly committed outside the UK in January 2019 was received. The police stated that although the letter was sent to Meghan's office considering the sensitivity of her security, the information was not shared with other investigative agencies. The police are conducting an internal review of how this matter was addressed in 2019. It is also being considered whether to inform the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), which monitors police conduct, about this. Meghan reveals she learned of serious allegations against her father in 2018
Meanwhile, Meghan issued a statement on Friday saying she was aware of the 'disturbing allegations' against her father. She stated that she was assured at the time that the matter was being investigated. Meghan expressed hope that everyone would now understand why she has maintained a distance from her father and why she does not allow her children to meet him. Meghan stated that she learned about this in 2018, while the police stated that they received the letter in 2019. Regarding this, Meghan's spokesperson said that there was a minor misunderstanding of the timeline due to the long passage of time. Officials in the Philippines have also started an investigation into the incident. The Philippines' task force against human trafficking and child sexual abuse is investigating the allegations. According to Philippine Interior Minister Jonvic Remulla, the national police have seized Thomas's computer and its digital forensic examination will be conducted. Thomas, who did not attend the wedding of Meghan and Harry in 2018 due to health problems, had a strained relationship with his daughter since then. Thomas, who moved to the Philippines last year after suffering continuous paralysis, had his leg amputated in 2025. He is currently practicing walking again at a rehabilitation center in Florida, USA. Meghan and Harry, who moved to the US in 2020 after stepping down from active royal duties, have returned to the UK this year with their children.
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