"Father's child sexual exploitation material allegations, relief amid pain"… Meghan, wife of Prince Harry, opens up about her feelings [Star Issue]

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It has been reported that Meghan Markle, the wife of Britain's Prince Harry, is experiencing severe psychological distress over allegations that her biological father, Thomas Markle, possessed child sexual exploitation material and committed child sexual abuse.

According to the U.S. entertainment outlet People on the 26th (local time), a friend of Meghan Markle stated regarding the recently surfaced allegations, "She is going through a truly difficult time. Meghan has been deeply hurt."

The friend added, "Given that she has young children, it seems her heart is heavy with thoughts about the children who may have been victims. It is mentally painful."

However, regarding the fact that the allegations have come to light, the friend said, "There is a certain sense of relief," adding, "I hope a proper investigation will now take place."

According to the report, Meghan Markle is currently on a family trip with her husband Prince Harry, son Prince Archie, and daughter Princess Lilibet to celebrate the children's school break. The couple is reportedly receiving updates on the situation even while traveling.

Another close associate stated, "Because it was an issue that had been endured for a long time, there is also a part of her that feels relief. But no one could have imagined that the scale of the allegations recently revealed would be this large."

The associate continued, "There is a lot to take in emotionally, but Meghan is holding up well," explaining, "She is surrounded by loved ones and receiving support. There are people by her side who are helping her get through this difficult time."

Previously, the British outlet The Sun reported on the 22nd that Meghan Markle's half-brother, Thomas Markle Jr., discovered hundreds to thousands of images suspected to be child sexual exploitation material at his father's residence in the Philippines and filed a report with police and the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

It was also revealed that a letter containing allegations of child sexual abuse by Thomas Markle had been submitted to the London Metropolitan Police in the past.

In response, Meghan Markle stated in an official statement on the 23rd that she had known about the allegations surrounding her father for several years. She emphasized that the reason she cut off contact with her father long ago and prevented her children from having contact with their grandfather was "to protect the children."

She also conveyed, "I sincerely hope that justice is fully realized and that the safety and protection of innocent children are the top priority."

However, the London Metropolitan Police stated that they received the relevant letter in January 2019 and passed it to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's side, but did not share it with other law enforcement authorities. The police are currently reviewing how the letter was handled at the time.

Meanwhile, Thomas Markle is denying all related allegations.

In an interview with the British outlet Mail on Sunday released on the 25th, he admitted to having sexual relations with adult women in the Philippines in exchange for money, but claimed that he had never had sexual relations with a minor or possessed child sexual exploitation material.

He further rebutted, "I am shocked and very angry by the fact that my son is making these claims against me," adding, "I do not understand why my son is trying to ruin me with such lies."

Meghan Markle married Prince Harry in 2018 and has a son, Archie, and a daughter, Lilibet.

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