Buckingham Palace 'blindsided' by Thomas Markle allegations as Harry, Meghan face new family turmoil: expert

Fox News · Stephanie Nolasco, Ashley Papa · 2026-10-29 11:00 UTC

Buckingham Palace was reportedly "blindsided" by disturbing allegations involving Meghan Markle's estranged father, Thomas Markle, now under investigation.

Buckingham Palace was reportedly "blindsided" by allegations involving Meghan Markle's estranged father, former Hollywood lighting director Thomas Markle Sr.

The Sun reported on Oct. 22 that Thomas Markle Jr. said he found "hundreds, if not thousands" of images depicting child sexual abuse while clearing out boxes at his father's former home in Cebu, Philippines. Markle Jr. told the newspaper that he reported the images to Philippine police and contacted the FBI in the U.S.

The 82-year-old Markle denied the allegations to the Daily Mail, telling the newspaper: "I'm shocked, I'm hurt, and I'm very upset that my son is making these accusations against me. I could never do what I'm being accused of. It's the worst thing anyone could accuse me of."

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