Meghan Markle issues new statement over Thomas Markle letter after 'discrepancy'
Meghan Markle has been forced to issue an urgent clarification after an apparent date discrepancy regarding the allegations surrounding her estranged father. The Duchess of Sussex, 45, broke her silence this weekend after the Metropolitan Police confirmed they received a letter containing a "number of claims" about Thomas Markle Snr in January 2019 - contradicting Meghan's bombshell statement on Friday, which claimed she was made aware of the allegations in 2018.
TL;DR
- Meghan Markle clarified a timeline discrepancy regarding allegations from her estranged father, Thomas Markle Snr.
- The Metropolitan Police confirmed receiving a letter with claims about Thomas Markle Snr in January 2019.
- Meghan's team stated that minor discrepancies in recalling events from over seven years ago are understandable.
- Thomas Markle Jnr claimed to have found child sex images at his former home in the Philippines, which Thomas Markle Snr denies.
- The Metropolitan Police are reviewing their handling of the letter and whether to refer the matter to the police watchdog.
- Meghan stated the allegations were the reason she distanced herself from her father.