Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly left the UK with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet this week, and it comes as an investigation into Meghan’s father, Thomas Markle Sr., continues. The allegations involve child sex abuse images reportedly found at his home in the Philippines. Thomas Sr. has denied everything, calling the claims“sick lies.”A friend told Hello! Magazine that Meghan is“really, really upset”and has been an emotional rollercoaster through all of it.
Meghan said in a statement to Page Six that she first learned of the allegations in 2018, which led to her estrangement from her father. Keeping him away from her children, she said, was about protecting them. The family isn’t presenting a united front, either: Samantha Markle is defending her father and claims Thomas Markle Jr. fabricated the allegations for revenge.
On top of all that, Meghan had already planned to step back from media for her mental health before the news broke, and she’s still set to appear as a special guest on“Junior MasterChef Australia.”How do you think this will affect the way people view the family rift? Drop your take in the comments.
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