Thomas Markle Jr. Says He Reported His Father to Police and the FBI Over Alleged Child Abuse Images

Thomas Markle Jr. says he went through his father’s belongings in the Philippines and found what he describes as hundreds, possibly thousands, of child sex abuse images. He told The Sun he was“horrified”and felt he had“no option but to report,”saying he contacted local police and the FBI and is handing evidence to Filipino authorities. Thomas Markle Sr. has not been arrested in the Philippines or the U.S., and he has not addressed the allegations.

The backdrop makes this even heavier. Thomas Sr. is Meghan Markle’s estranged father, and the two haven’t spoken since 2018. He’s never met her children with Prince Harry. Father and son had moved to Cebu Island in January 2025, and Thomas Sr. returned to the U.S. earlier this year after having his left leg amputated in December 2025. He now reportedly lives in a Florida nursing home. Thomas Jr. says he won’t speak to his father again unless he’s called to give evidence against him.

There are still major legal questions here, starting with jurisdiction between the Philippines and the U.S., and no charges have been announced. We’ll keep tracking this as authorities respond. What do you think about a son reporting his own father? Sound off in the comments.