Meghan Markle hopes for "justice" after her estranged father, Thomas Markle, was charged with possessing child abuse images. The Duchess of Sussex is hoping for a "full investigation" into the matter, a close friend said.
Thomas appeared before a court in Florida on Friday night after being arrested at a care home where he was living. He is accused of hoarding a stash of illegal material, including photos of himself with naked young girls.
Friend's statement on behalf of the Duchess
A close friend of the Duchess said: "It is her sincerest hope that a full and thorough investigation will now help deliver justice for the victims."
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