The Markle family feud just hit a new low. Thomas Markle Sr., the estranged father of Meghan Markle, is publicly denying allegations from his son, Thomas Markle Jr., that he possessed child sex images. Speaking to the Daily Mail on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, Thomas Sr. called the claims“sick lies”and“bulls—,”saying he was shocked and hurt that his son would make such accusations against him.
The allegations are severe and carry real legal and reputational weight, but so far no charges have been filed and no public evidence has surfaced. For now, it’s one family member’s word against another’s, playing out in the tabloids while the world watches. Thomas Sr. insists he could never do what he’s accused of and says he has no idea why his son is trying to destroy him.
This story is still developing, and we’ll update as more information becomes available. In the meantime, the bigger question is how the media handles unproven allegations involving a family tied to the British royal family. Do you think serious claims like these should be reported before there’s evidence? Let us know in the comments.
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