Meghan Markle’s final letter to her father, Thomas Markle, after his leg amputation: What did she reportedly tell him?

Meghan Markle’s long-running estrangement from her father, Thomas Markle Sr., has returned to the spotlight following reports that she sent him a final letter while he was recovering from a leg amputation. According to People, the Duchess of Sussex told her father that she knew about allegations involving child sexual abuse material and would not allow him to meet her children. The report has emerged as authorities investigate the allegations and questions grow over how earlier warnings were handled.

What Did Meghan Markle Write In Her Final Letter?

According to People, which cited The Sun, Meghan sent the letter in December 2025, when her father was hospitalised in the Philippines following the amputation of his left leg. The report said Meghan told him that she would not allow him to meet Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet and that she would not write to him again. The complete contents of the letter have not been independently verified.

Meghan has since spoken publicly about the wider allegations. In a statement, she said she was “deeply distressed” by the reports and that her thoughts were with any children who may have been harmed. She also explained that her decision to remain estranged from her father and prevent contact with her children was intended “to protect them”.

Why Is Thomas Markle Facing Allegations?

The controversy surfaced after Meghan’s half-brother, Thomas Markle Jr., reportedly told The Sun that he had discovered suspected child sexual abuse images among electronic devices and other belongings at his father’s former home in Cebu, Philippines. He said he reported the discovery to authorities. Thomas Markle Sr., 82, has denied the allegations, describing them as “sick lies”, according to The Guardian. The claims have not been proven, and the investigation has not established guilt. Philippine authorities have confirmed that the matter is being investigated. The US Federal Bureau of Investigation has also said it is aware of the allegations and would support Philippine authorities where appropriate.

What Did The Metropolitan Police Say About The Earlier Letter?

The case has also raised questions about a separate letter containing allegations against Thomas Markle. Meghan said she was made aware of the letter in 2018 and was assured that the claims were being investigated. However, the Metropolitan Police later confirmed that it received a letter containing allegations in January 2019 and passed the information to the office of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

The force said the details were not shared with other law enforcement agencies. It is reviewing how the matter was handled and considering whether to refer the case to the police watchdog, the Independent Office for Police Conduct. ITV News, which said it had seen the earlier letter, reported that it contained claims about Thomas Markle’s behaviour but did not publish the specific allegations.

A Family Rift That Has Lasted For Years

Meghan and her father became estranged before her 2018 wedding to Prince Harry, which Thomas Markle did not attend. He has never met Archie or Lilibet. The reported final letter adds another development to a relationship that has remained broken for years. As investigations continue, the central questions are what the evidence establishes, how authorities handled the earlier information and how the safety of any children potentially affected can be protected.