Meghan: 'You Will Never Meet Your Grandchildren', the Duchess's Letter to Her Father | Roya Nikkhah

Oct 25, 2026 | “[Meghan] had made it clear to him in this letter she sent last year, that that was really the end of their contact, and she had suggested that he was not safe around children because of what she had been told about these allegations.”

Meghan Markle wrote a letter to her father Thomas Markle last year, stating he posed a “risk to children” and would never meet his grandchildren which is an “extraordinary twist” in an “extraordinary story”, says The Sunday Times’s royal editor, Roya Nikkhah.

Signs Suggest Thomas Markle Sr May Be ‘Sex Offender of the Grossest Kind’, Says Philippine Minister

THE GUARDIAN: Exclusive: Forensic analysis of found images continues as Meghan’s father denies possessing child sexual abuse images

Thomas Markle Sr, pictured in an ITV interview in 2018, has denied possessing child sexual abuse images. Photograph: Reuters
All signs point to Thomas Markle Sr being a “possible sex offender of the grossest kind” although a full forensic investigation will give a “definitive picture”, the Philippine interior minister has told the Guardian.

Authorities in the south-east Asian country are analysing digital images allegedly belonging to the estranged father of the Duchess of Sussex that were said to have been found at his former home in Cebu. Meghan’s half-brother, Thomas Markle Jr, reported to authorities last week that he had apparently discovered a stash of child sexual abuse images.

“In these cases where family disputes are mixed up, we have to consider all the angles,” said Jonvic Remulla, the interior minister. “Right now all signs point to a possible sex offender of the grossest kind. We want to be sure before we release the findings. The forensics data will be complete in a week.” » | Oliver Holmes | Sunday, October 25, 2026

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Meghan Says She Is ‘Distressed’ by Claim Her Father Kept Child Abuse Images

THE NEW YORK TIMES: The Duchess of Sussex said a 2018 letter to royal protection officers informed her decision to keep her children away from Thomas Markle.

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, on a trip to Australia in April. Credit: Pool photo by Jonathan Brady
Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, said on Friday that she was appalled by allegations surrounding her estranged father, which she said helped explain why she has kept her children away from him.

A British tabloid newspaper reported on Thursday that Thomas Markle was under investigation over claims by his son that he kept child abuse imagery at their shared home in the Philippines. Thomas Markle Jr. told The Sun that he was “horrified” by material he had found and “had no option” but to report his father to the police.

In a statement issued on Friday, the Philippines Department of Justice said that it was investigating the claims. Also on Friday, the Federal Bureau of Investigation in the United States said it would support an investigation by Philippine authorities where appropriate.

“We will also investigate any related allegations of federal violations of U.S. law,” the agency’s press office said in an email.

In an interview published by The Daily Mail on Friday, Mr. Markle said the claims were untrue. “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,” he told the paper.

Neither Thomas Markle nor Thomas Markle Jr. could be reached for further comment. » | Karla Adam | Karla Adam has covered Britain’s royal family for 20 years. | Friday, October 24, 2026

Meghan Markle: The Duchess Who Divided the World | Full Documentary

July 8, 2026 | She was the Hollywood starlet who promised a modern dawn for the House of Windsor, but the dream quickly dissolved into a storm of headlines and high-stakes departures. Meghan Markle’s journey from the altar of St George’s Chapel to the hills of Montecito has been a masterclass in global division—leaving a trail of broken traditions and unanswered questions in its wake. This moment would define a generation’s view of the Crown, but at what cost to the woman behind the brand?

This documentary unravels the complex tapestry of Meghan’s royal life, charting her meteoric rise and the sharp, public fractures that followed. By examining the shifting tides of public opinion and the relentless friction between American celebrity and British duty, we witness the story of a Duchess who refused to be silenced, even as the gates of the palace closed behind her. It is a narrative of ambition, exile, and the high price of individual truth.


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Catherine Hidden Curtsy Prompt Given to Meghan | #shorts

Respect, disrespect, and curtsying. Meghan’s apparent disbelief at the custom in royal circles.

Meghan Labeled Untalented as Fallout from Collapse of Spotify Deal Rumbles On

THE GUARDIAN: Entertainment executive Jeremy Zimmer reportedly said: ‘Turns out Meghan Markle was not a great audio talent, or necessarily any kind of talent’

The Duchess of Sussex had a $20m podcast deal alongside her husband Prince Harry with Spotify until it was terminated this month. Photograph: Samir Hussein/WireImage
A wave of criticism directed at the Duchess of Sussex after the collapse of her podcast deal with Spotify has gathered pace, with a leading Hollywood agent labeling Meghan “untalented”.

Jeremy Zimmer, chief executive of the United Talent Agency (UTA), reportedly made the comments during a discussion on podcasting, and the role of celebrities, at an advertising festival in Cannes, France, according to a report by the Semafor webite. » | Guardian staff | Nonday, June 26, 2023

Meghan in First UK Speech Since She Left Royal Duties: 'Very Nice to Be Back'

In her first speech in the UK since leaving for California with Harry, Duchess of Sussex has said it was 'very nice to be back in the UK'.

Meghan rejects ‘gendered’ idea she was lucky to be chosen as Harry’s bride: In podcast interview, Duchess of Sussex discusses stereotypes and stigma surrounding single women »

Meghan Interview: We Upset Royal Dynamic Just by Existing, Says Duchess of Sussex

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BBC: The Duchess of Sussex said she upset the "dynamic of the hierarchy" of the Royal Family "just by existing".

Meghan, 41, told US magazine The Cut she and the Duke of Sussex, were willing to move to any Commonwealth country but were not allowed to.

Talking about her exit from the Royal family the duchess said it "takes a lot of effort to forgive".

She also spoke about Prince Harry's relationship with his father, the Prince of Wales.

Asked by journalist Alison P Davis about the impact of her privacy case against the Mail on Sunday, Meghan said: "Harry said to me, 'I lost my dad in this process.'

"It doesn't have to be the same for them as it was for me, but that's his decision."

A spokeswoman for the duchess later told BBC News that Meghan was referring to her own father, from whom she is estranged, and was saying she hoped the same would not happen to her husband.

A source close to Prince Charles told the PA news agency he would be saddened if Harry felt their relationship was lost, adding: "The Prince of Wales loves both his sons".

Prince Harry, 37, has previously said his father, Prince Charles, "stopped taking my calls" after the couple stepped back as senior working royals in 2020. » | BBC | Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Meghan: I Was Made to Feel Ambition Was a Terrible Thing When Dating Harry

THE GUARDIAN: Duchess of Sussex talks of criticism she faced when beginning relationship with Prince Harry, in podcast Archetypes

The Duchess of Sussex interviews Serena Williams in the first edition of the audio series, in which the friends discuss female ambition. Photograph: Archewell Audio/Spotify/PA
The Duchess of Sussex has revealed she was criticised for her ambition when she began her relationship with Prince Harry, saying it was seen as a “terrible, terrible thing”.

She added that she had always thought of it as a positive trait as a child, before learning “a thing or two” about the labels and conventions that hold women back.

In the first of her new Archetypes podcast, released on Spotify on Tuesday and titled The Misconception of Ambition with Serena Williams, Meghan expresses her desire to explore “the boxes women have been placed in for generations”.

The statement, which could be construed as a fresh broadside at the royal family, comes after a turbulent few years for the Sussexes and their relationship with the firm. » | Alexandra Topping | Tuesday, August 23, 2022

Meghan: 'I'm Told I Was the Most Trolled Person in the World'

THE GUARDIAN: Duchess of Sussex speaks of ‘almost unsurvivable’ online abuse she has experienced

The Duchess of Sussex has revealed she was told last year that she was the “most trolled person in the entire world” in a podcast in which she opened up about the “almost unsurvivable” online abuse she has experienced.

Meghan and her husband, the Duke of Sussex, joined three Californian high school students during an episode of their podcast, Teenager Therapy, and discussed topics including mental health stigma, self-care and online abuse.

The duchess said the Covid-19 pandemic, which has closed schools around the world, has meant more time online for many.

She told hosts Gael, Kayla, and Thomas: “Yes, it’s a great way to connect, but it also ends up being a place where there’s a lot of disconnection, you know, I can speak personally to. » | Jamie Grierson and agencies | Sunday, October 11, 2020

Meghan Sues Mail on Sunday as Harry Launches Attack on Tabloid Press

THE GUARDIAN: Prince compares wife’s treatment to Diana’s as proceedings over private letter are announced

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex has take the unusual decision to sue the publisher of the Mail on Sunday after the newspaper published a handwritten letter she had sent to her estranged father.

The decision came as Prince Harry launched an extraordinary and highly personal attack on the British tabloid press and its treatment of his wife, saying he could no longer be a “silent witness to her private suffering”.

Emphasising his respect for the importance of “objective, truthful reporting”, he accused parts of the media of “waging campaigns against individuals with no thought to the consequences” and compared the treatment of Meghan to coverage of his mother. » | Jim Waterson, Media editor | Tuesday, October 1, 2019

Trump Backs Boris Johnson; Calls Duchess of Sussex 'Nasty'

THE GUARDIAN: US president backs Tory in leadership run and reacts to criticism by duchess

Donald Trump has backed Boris Johnson to be the next prime minister, in an interview with the Sun in which he also called Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, “nasty”.

The president, speaking to the British newspaper before he visits the UK on Monday, expressed support for the former foreign secretary in his bid to replace Theresa May, saying: “I think Boris would do a very good job. I think he would be excellent.”

May is to step down on 7 June, just days after Trump’s official state visit, which will include attending commemorations of the 75th anniversary of D-day in Portsmouth.

Trump referred to the American-born Duchess of Sussex as “nasty” over comments she made in 2016 threatening to move to Canada if Trump won the presidency. » | Agencies | Saturday, June 1, 2019

Duchess of Sussex Gave Birth at Portland Hospital in Westminster, Royal Baby's Birth Certificate Confirms

THE TELEGRAPH: The Duchess of Sussex gave birth to her first child Archie Mountbatten-Windsor at the private Portland Hospital in London, it has been confirmed, after his birth certificate became public record.

The Duchess, whose occupation was listed as “Princess of the United Kingdom”, and Duke had declined to specify the place of birth when they announced news of Archie’s safe arrival, omitting details of the medical team and location.

Today, after the Duke registered his son’s birth with the Westminster registrar, the certificate confirmed the place of birth as the private Portland Hospital.

The factual statement will end the narrative of a home birth at Frogmore Cottage, widely reported to have been the Duchess’ preferred option, and will go some way to shutting down baseless rumours about the circumstances of the birth. » | Hannah Furness, Royal Correspondent; Izzy Lyons and Gareth Davies | Friday, May 17, 2019