Thomas Markle, the 82-year-old father of Meghan Markle, is under investigation after his son reported him to authorities, according to De Telegraaf. Dutch outlets report that the case concerns a large quantity of child sexual abuse material allegedly found in his possession. The report states that the discovery was made by his own son, who then went to the police.
According to NU, the suspicion is possession of images of child abuse, and the alert came from the son. De Telegraaf and other Dutch outlets have named the suspect as Meghan Markle's father. No further details on the investigation, its stage, or any charges have been reported in the material available.
Meghan Markle, 45, has responded to the reports. AD.nl reports that she said she is disgusted by the alleged images and that she never wants to speak to her father again. According to De Telegraaf, she said she had wanted to protect her children. RTL.nl reports she is described as deeply saddened by the allegations against her father.
The reports are based on Dutch media coverage and no court findings have been reported. The allegations remain unproven.
What to watch next: whether Dutch authorities confirm the investigation and whether any charges follow.
