Allegations against Meghan Markle's father investigated by Philippine authorities

Philippine police have opened an investigation into Thomas Markle, the estranged father of Meghan Markle, over serious allegations. Authorities say they have taken his computer for digital examination. The allegations involve child sexual abuse material at his former home in the Philippines.

The claims first appeared in a letter written by Roslyn Loveless, Thomas Markle's ex-wife, in 2019. She sent it to police in London. Meghan says she learned about the allegations in 2018 and that UK authorities were informed at that time.

Thomas Markle, who is 82, has strongly denied everything, calling the claims "sick lies." Meghan said she reduced contact between her father and her children because she wanted to protect them.