Meghan Markle has issued a statement through a spokesperson to address discrepancies regarding when the Metropolitan Police received allegations concerning her father,Thomas Markle Snr. The response follows a review by the Metropolitan Police into how "troubling" claims were handled several years ago.
"A discrepancy of a few months" in the 2019 Met Police timeline
The Duchess of Sussex is defending her recollection of events that occurred over seven years ago. According to a spokesperson for the Duchess, any differences in the timeline are an "understandable consequence" of the passage of time, particularly as the events in question were not recorded in a personal diary or contemporaneous log. This defense follows a statement from the Metropolitan Police confirming they received certain claims in January 2019.
This situation reflects the long-standing and highly public tension between the Duchess and her biological family, a saga that has frequently intersected with her life in the public eye. For readers following the Sussexes, this development adds a layer of legal complexity to a family rift that has been played out in global headlines for years.
The Cebu affidavit and the FBI's involvement
The investigation involves a sworn statement submitted by Thomas Markle Jr in Cebu on 22 October 2026. As reported in the source, Thomas Jr allegedly discovered child sexual abuse material among possessions he claims belonged to his father, Thomas Markle Snr. This development has triggered international interest, involving authorities in both the Philippines and the United States.
The FBI has confirmed to HELLO! that they have received the contents of the affidavit provided by Thomas Jr and will offer support to the Philippine authorities as appropriate. Furthermore, the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking has appointed a task force, led by the specialist Women and Children’s Protection Centre, to look into the matter.
The missing details of the 2019 MPS Protection Command decision
While the Metropolitan Police have confirmed they received claims in January 2019, several specific details remain unverified. It is currently unclear who originally sent the "troubling" allegations to the MPS Protection Command, or what the specific natuure of those claims was at the time. Additionally, the source does not clarify why the 2019 decision was made to simply pass the information to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex for their awareness rather than initiating a formal investigation.
Thomas Markle Snr's denial of "sick lies"
Thomas Markle Snr has vehemently denied the allegations, telling the Daily Mail that the accusations are "sick lies." His daughter, Samantha, has also denied the claims, asserting that her father had not accessed the computers in question for approximately two years.
The Metropolitan Police are currently reviewing their handling of the matter from 2019. As the report states,the police are considering whether a formal referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is necessary to review their original approach to the case.
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