The Metropolitan Police has confirmed that a letter containing allegations about Meghan Markle's father was received in 2019. While the information was shared with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, it was not disseminated to other law enforcement bodies. Meghan had previously stated she was informed of these allegations in 2018.
The police are reviewing their handling of the situation and considering whether to refer the matter to the Independent Office for Police Conduct. Meanwhile, authorities in the Philippines are investigating the allegations against Thomas Markle, focusing on potential child exploitation issues.