Meghan Markle Sent Father Letter Denying Contact With Children
The duchess wrote to her estranged father in a hospital room last December, citing knowledge of abuse claims made by authorities.
By Tyler Khalil ·
Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, wrote a letter to her estranged father, Thomas Markle Sr., in December 2025. The correspondence was delivered to his hospital room in the United States. In the document, Meghan stated that she and authorities knew he had abused young girls. She also informed him that he would never meet their children, Archie and Lilibet.
This exchange occurred about six years after Meghan first learned of claims against Markle. In 2018, the London Metropolitan Police shared a letter with her that outlined related allegations. Meghan said this information led her and Prince Harry to cut off contact between Markle and their two children. The decision was made to protect the children from the claims.
New video obtained by the Daily Mail shows Markle accepting the letter in his hospital bed. He is 82 years old. In a recent interview with the tabloid, Markle said he did not remember the specific content of his daughter's letter. However, he conceded that if Meghan says that is what she wrote, she is probably right.
Police in the Philippines are currently investigating Markle. They are examining an alleged possession of child sexual abuse photos and videos. His son, Thomas Markle Jr., handed the materials to authorities last week. Markle has denied downloading such files, calling the allegations sick lies. He stated he had paid for sex in the Philippines but insisted he never had sex with anyone under the age of 18.
The Metropolitan Police confirmed they are aware of media reports regarding the 2018 letter. A spokesperson said officers from the Royalty and Specialist Protection Command were involved in passing the document to Meghan. The force is conducting internal enquiries to confirm these details. The London police are not currently investigating Markle himself.
Roya Nikkhah, royal editor for The Sunday Times, noted that the British public is likely to feel new sympathy for Meghan. She described the situation as an ordeal to learn about one's own father. Nikkhah said this event is separate from public opinion about how Harry and Meghan left the royal family. She suggested that while views on their past actions may remain unchanged, the specific circumstances regarding her father will generate understanding.
The Duchess of Sussex released a statement last week. She said she was deeply distressed by the news of the Philippine investigation. She reiterated that the distance from her father and the choice to limit his contact with her children was for one reason: to protect them.
