I’ve had sympathy for Thomas Markle over the years, but sympathy gives nobody a free pass to harm or exploit children in any way. These allegations are serious. The investigation is at an early stage, he denies them, and we need to see where the evidence leads. Our thoughts are always with victims of child abuse and exploitation. As for Meghan, her statement leaves questions. She says she learned of disturbing allegations in 2018 and that protecting her children was the “one reason” for keeping her distance. But reportedly, she saw that letter AFTER the wedding, when their relationship had already broken down. Is she explaining why the estrangement began, or why it continued? Those are different things. What exactly did that letter allege? Who assured her an investigation was underway, and what was the outcome? We cannot simply assume the 2018 allegations were the same as those being investigated now. So telling Oprah that The Royal Family is racist trumped your dad possibly being a pedophile?! Then there’s December 2025, when her team confirmed she had made repeated efforts to contact him after his surgery and delivered a letter. Was that concern for an ill parent, or an attempt at reconciliation? Contact alone doesn’t disprove concerns about her children, but it deserves context. King Charles should distance himself from any conduct that raises legitimate concerns. The allegations referenced here appear to concern claims that Meghan may have invoked the exploitation of children to generate positive publicity. If wrongdoing is established, the responsible parties should be held accountable.