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Philippines Investigates Thomas Markle Sr. for Alleged Child Abuse Images

By Drooid · Oct 26, 2026, 12:02 PM UTC · How we work

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Thomas Markle Sr. Investigated

Philippines authorities are investigating Thomas Markle Sr. for alleged possession of child sexual abuse material.
Thomas Markle Jr. reported finding hundreds of child-sex-abuse images and a laptop in Cebu.
Meghan Markle said she cut off her father to protect her children, citing a 2018 Metropolitan Police letter.
The FBI will assist Philippine investigators, who may file charges if evidence suffices.

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Meghan Markle Victory

Thomas Markle Sr., 82, disclosed a dementia diagnosis while under investigation for alleged child-abuse material.
He moved permanently to the Philippines in 2025 after a series of strokes.
Meghan Markle won a 2021 High Court privacy case against Associated Newspapers.
She has cut off communication with half-siblings Thomas Jr. and Samantha to protect her children.

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Thomas Markle Sr. Investigated

Philippines authorities are investigating Thomas Markle Sr. for alleged possession of child sexual abuse material.
Thomas Markle Jr. reported finding hundreds of child-sex-abuse images and a laptop in Cebu.
Meghan Markle said she cut off her father to protect her children, citing a 2018 Metropolitan Police letter.
The FBI will assist Philippine investigators, who may file charges if evidence suffices.

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