Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, said she was informed about the allegations in 2018. ( AP: Stefan Jeremiah )
Meghan the Duchess of Sussex has revealed she was informed of "disturbing allegations" involving her estranged father in 2018, which she says prompted her to keep her children away from him.
"I am deeply distressed at the news that has come to light in the last 24 hours, and my thoughts are with any children who may have been harmed," she said in a statement.
It comes after international media reported claims of child sexual abuse material had been found at his former home in the Philippines.
In an interview with the Daily Mail, Thomas Markle denied possessing the images, calling the accusations "sick lies".
After the reports, Meghan revealed that in 2018 she had seen a letter sent to London's Metropolitan Police making similar accusations.
"It made troubling and disturbing allegations against my father and I was given assurances that these were being investigated," she said in a statement.
