The Duchess of Sussex has spoken out about the “real reason” behind cutting ties with her father, Thomas Markle, following the latest family scandal. Meghan Markle’s father is at the centre of a police probe after his son, Thomas Markle Jnr, claimed to have found a stash of child sex abuse images at his father’s former home in Cebu.
Police probe and family rift
The scandal has caused shockwaves around the world, with reports claiming a “deeply distressed” Meghan sent a final, brutal letter to her father last year while he was recovering from a leg amputation. Meghan allegedly wrote to tell him she knows he is an abuser and vowed he will never see his royal grandchildren, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
Thomas Markle has furiously slammed the claims as “sick lies” and has denied any wrongdoing.
Public perception and poll
As the reality behind her estrangement from her father comes to light, royal commentators are wondering if this will be a major turning point for the public’s perception of her. For years, the former Suits actress has faced criticism from the British public, peaking during the December 2025 media storm when her father underwent a leg amputation in the Philippines.
At the time, Thomas begged the press: “I don't want to die estranged from Meghan. I want to meet my grandkids.” When the Duchess finally sent a letter, the world assumed it was a heartwarming olive branch. But it has now emerged that the letter was actually Meghan telling him he would never see his grandchildren because she knew of the dark allegations against him. Thomas strongly denies all claims.
Britons are being asked whether they should change their minds about Meghan Markle, with a poll inviting readers to share their views on the matter.
