Met investigates reports of letter detailing claims about Meghan's father
Police examine letter reports
The Sun reported that the letter made direct allegations of child sexual abuse. Separately, reports said images of child sexual abuse allegedly belonging to Markle were found at his former home in the Philippines. These are allegations, not established findings.
Meghan describes what she knew
Meghan said that when she received a letter outlining allegations in 2018, she was assured they were being investigated. Sources close to the Sussexes said she did not speak publicly at the time to avoid jeopardising a future investigation.
Philippines task force investigates
Investigators are analysing data to assess the scope of the alleged criminal activity. Ty said forensic results would take one week. The FBI said it would also investigate any related allegations of violations of US federal law.
Family and past scrutiny
Meghan is the only child of Thomas Markle and her mother, Doria Ragland. He has two other children, Samantha and Thomas Markle Jr, from an earlier marriage. Before Meghan’s wedding, Thomas Markle was found to have colluded with photographers and accepted payment to stage photographs of himself preparing for the event.
Key points
- The Met is checking whether its royal protection unit passed Meghan a letter in 2018.
- Meghan says she was assured the allegations were being investigated when she received the letter.
- A task force in Cebu is analysing data, with forensic results expected in one week.
- The allegations have not been established as fact.