Meghan Markle feels 'relieved' over ongoing investigations into allegations against her estranged father: ‘There is also a real sense of relief'

Meghan Markle is feeling some relief after recent reports revealed that the allegations filed against her father are currently under investigation. The latest reports revealed that Thomas Markle Sr., the ‘Suits’ alum’s estranged father, had earlier been accused of having explicit content related to minors on his property in the Philippines. Read ahead to know more about the matter.Megan Markle feels relief over the ongoing investigation into her father's allegationsThe Sun reported that the news of Markle’s father has sent some relief to her. The outlet also reported that further investigations are currently underway. The actress, businessowner, and activits also left US to be with her family, Prince Harry, and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, in the UK. According to the report, Markle had been facing “deeply troubling concerns” over talking about her father after all this time.A statement from the outlet read, “As a mum of young children herself, she is utterly devastated by all of this. Above all, her thoughts are with any children who may have been harmed. Their welfare and protection have to come first.” They also added, “After so many years of living with deeply troubling concerns, there is also a real sense of relief that these matters are now being properly investigated.”The statement further shared, “She has been guided by legal advice about what she could say publicly and has had to live with the frustration of not being able to speak openly, while trusting that the appropriate authorities would do their job." For the unversed, it had earlier been reported that photos of images of child sexual abuse had been found in his home at the age of 70.Meghan Markle talks about her father and the ongoing accusations around himWhile in conversation with Meghan Markle, PEOPLE reported that “In 2018, a letter was sent to the Metropolitan Police and Royalty and Specialist Protection. 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.”In 2018, when the allegations came to light, Markle had allegedly been told by her team to keep away from the topic and not share her opinions about the matter as well, since it had the potential to be controversial. At the time, she expressed that she was going to be okay and that she and her family are dealing with the situation as it comes. For the unversed, Meghan has been estranged from her father since her May 2018 wedding to Prince Harry.Get the latest Bollywood & Entertainment News, and more. Download the TOI app.Give your child the gift of confidence! Claim your exclusive TOI Masterclass spot today!