Meghan wished to go public with paedophile allegations against father years ago but was told not to by police – which then failed to act

Meghan wished to go public with paedophile allegations against father years ago but was told not to by police – which then failed to act

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, reportedly wanted to speak publicly years ago about serious allegations involving her estranged father, Thomas Markle, but was advised against it by police who then failed to take further action. According to multiple reports, a letter containing claims of child sexual abuse was sent to the Metropolitan Police in January 2019 by Markle’s first wife, Roslyn Loveless. The letter was passed to Meghan and Prince Harry by a royal protection officer for their awareness.

Sources close to the matter say Meghan was inclined to go public with the information at the time, particularly as she faced criticism for cutting ties with her father. An officer from the Royalty and Specialist Protection unit is said to have told her to leave the matter with police, assuring her it would be investigated, and advised her not to discuss it publicly. Senior figures within the Met, including then-Commissioner Cressida Dick, were reportedly not informed of the letter’s contents.

The Metropolitan Police has confirmed it received the letter, which contained claims of alleged offending outside the United Kingdom. The force reviewed it and decided to share it only with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s office. Critically, the details were not passed on to other law enforcement agencies in the US, the Philippines, or elsewhere, where the alleged activity was said to have occurred.

The story resurfaced in late October 2026 after fresh claims emerged that Thomas Markle was under investigation in the Philippines over alleged possession of child sexual abuse images. Meghan issued a statement saying she was “deeply distressed” by the recent reports and confirmed she had been made aware of “troubling and disturbing allegations” against her father years earlier. She stated she had been given assurances the claims were being investigated and that her decision to keep distance from her father was to protect her children.

Thomas Markle, now 82, has strongly denied the allegations, describing them as “sick lies.” The Met Police is reviewing its handling of the 2019 letter and considering whether to refer itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct. Critics, including former senior officers, have questioned why the information was not shared with overseas authorities at the time.

The developments have brought renewed attention to the long-standing estrangement between Meghan and her father, offering context for decisions she has previously declined to explain in detail. As investigations continue in the Philippines and the Met examines its own processes, the case highlights ongoing questions about how serious allegations involving high-profile figures are handled across jurisdictions.