Thomas Markle Sr. could face charges following a thorough investigation into his alleged possession of child pornography, Page Six has exclusively learned.
The Department of Justice’s Office of the Regional Prosecutor VII (Central Visayas, Philippines) told us Friday that “appropriate legal action may be pursued” once investigators complete an “examination of the alleged devices and other materials” discovered in the Philippines home of Meghan Markle’s 82-year-old father.
But first, investigators must “establish sufficient evidence to identify any person who may be held liable.”
The regional prosecutor confirmed that the Cebu Police Office, through its Women and Children Protection Unit, has obtained a warrant to search though “the devices and other materials turned over to the police by Mr. Thomas Markle Jr.,” Thomas’ son.
Thomas Markle Sr. (pictured) could face charges following a thorough investigation into his alleged possession of child pornography, Page Six has exclusively learned. / SplashNews.com
The Department of Justice’s Office of the Regional Prosecutor VII (Central Visayas, Philippines) told us that “appropriate legal action may be pursued” once investigators complete an “examination of the alleged devices and other materials” discovered in the Philippines home of Meghan Markle’s 82-year-old father (pictured together). Channel 5
However, the regional prosecutor made sure to caution that “at this stage” of the investigation, authorities “cannot determine whether any charges will be filed,” emphasizing that since that “these matters remain allegations,” they “do not wish to make premature conclusions or attribute responsibility to any individual.”
News broke last week that Thomas Jr. had allegedly found “hundreds, if not thousands” of child sex abuse images in four large boxes at his dad’s home, which he moved out of in May amid various health issues.
Thomas Jr., 60, told the Sun he was looking for a phone belonging to Thomas Sr.’s much-younger Filipino girlfriend when he stumbled upon the alleged photos “mixed up with innocent family mementos.”
Thomas Jr. said he was “horrified” by the “huge piles of evidence” and felt he had “no option but to report” his father.
But first, investigators must “establish sufficient evidence to identify any person who may be held liable.” (Pictured: Thomas in July 2021.) BACKGRID
The regional prosecutor confirmed that the Cebu Police Office, through its Women and Children Protection Unit, has obtained a warrant to search though “the devices and other materials turned over to the police by Mr. Thomas Markle Jr.,” Thomas’ son (pictured in May 2019). Getty Images
Although he’s “supported,” “cared for” and “helped” his ailing dad “for years,” Thomas Jr. vowed, “That stops now,” elaborating, “I won’t speak to my father ever again unless I’m called to give evidence against him.”
Meanwhile, a source close Meghan added, “Now maybe people will finally understand why she has had nothing to do with her father” for years.
Meghan — who married Prince Harry in May 2018 — told Page Six she learned of her estranged dad’s alleged wrongdoing after the wedding via a letter sent to London’s Metropolitan Police.
Page Six can confirm the letter was sent in 2019 by Thomas Sr.’s late first wife, Roslyn Loveless. The letter alleged that Thomas Sr. had “sexually abused a child” and “admitted going to the Philippines and Thailand to abuse children,” according to the Sun.
News broke last week that Thomas Jr. had allegedly found “hundreds, if not thousands” of child sex abuse images in four large boxes at his dad’s home, which he moved out of in May. (Pictured: Thomas Sr. in March 2020.) BACKGRID
Thomas Jr. said he was looking for a phone belonging to Thomas Sr.’s much-younger Filipino girlfriend (pictured together) when he stumbled upon the alleged photos “mixed up with innocent family mementos.” BACKGRID / BACKGRID
“That letter was subsequently shared with me. It made troubling and disturbing allegations against my father, and I was given assurances that these were being investigated,” Meghan, 45, told us shortly after the child porn allegations surfaced.
“I hope it can now be understood that, despite certain media publications’ distortion over the years, any distance from my father and my choice to not allow him to have contact with our children was for one reason: to protect them,” said the Duchess of Sussex, who shares son Archie, 7, and daughter Lilibet, 5, with the Duke of Sussex.
“I trusted that the authorities were doing the same for other families.”
Meghan explained that “although the breadth of what has now been uncovered is more sickening than one could ever imagine,” she hopes “justice will be fully served and that the priority remains the safety and protection of innocent children.”
Notably, Thomas Sr. did not attend the couple’s high-profile nuptials after being accused of selling staged paparazzi pictures to the press.
Meghan — who married Prince Harry (pictured together) in May 2018 — told Page Six she learned of her estranged father’s alleged wrongdoing after the wedding via a letter sent to London’s Metropolitan Police. BACKGRID
Page Six can confirm the letter was sent in 2019 by Thomas Sr.’s late first wife, Roslyn Loveless. The letter reportedly alleged that Thomas Sr. had “sexually abused a child” and “admitted going to the Philippines and Thailand to abuse children.” (Pictured: Meghan in May.) CYRIL ZINGARO/EPA / Shutterstock
The patriarch — who currently resides in a Florida rehabilitation center following the December 2025 amputation of his leg — accused his son of telling “sick lies” and described the “bulls–t” allegations as “the worst thing anyone could accuse [him] of.”
His other daughter, Samantha Markle, echoed those sentiments.
“There is no merit in these disgusting allegations whatsoever, and my brother is disgusting for making them up. He wants to destroy our dad. Shame on him,” the 61-year-old told the Daily Mail, claiming Thomas Jr. concocted the “outrageous lies” after being financially “cut off” from their father.
Samantha went on to argue that “anyone could have set [Thomas Sr.] up” because the computers in question “were out of his possession for two years,” leaving “a lot of room for tampering.”
She insisted, “There is no proof my dad downloaded any images.”
If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-330-0226.