Meghan Markle ‘deeply distressed’ over claims her father had child abuse images

The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle (right) The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, has said she was informed about “disturbing allegations” against her estranged father, Thomas Markle Sr, in 2018, after a letter containing the claims was sent to the Metropolitan Police in London.According to the BBC, Meghan said the letter was subsequently shared with her and that she was assured the allegations were being investigated. Her statement comes after reports that child sexual abuse images were allegedly found at her father's former home in the Philippines.Thomas Markle has denied possessing such images, calling the accusations “sick lies” in an interview with the Daily Mail.“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,” Meghan said in a statement issued through her spokesperson.She said the 2018 letter was sent to the Metropolitan Police and its Royalty and Specialist Protection unit. It contained allegations against her father, and she was assured that they were being investigated.Meghan also sought to explain her decision to remain estranged from her father and not allow him to meet her ...