Justice · Tampa, Florida · United States of America · November 6, 2026

Thomas Markle arrested in Florida on child abuse images charge

Reported by 10 outlets · first reported Nov 6, 10:42 AM ET

Federal agents arrested Thomas Markle, father of Meghan, near Tampa on a charge of possessing child sexual abuse material. A judge released him on house arrest.

Why it matters

A federal criminal case now involves a member of the royal family's extended circle.

Background

He is 82 and estranged from his daughter.

The story so far

1. Nov 6Thomas Markle arrested in Florida on child abuse images charge
2. Nov 7Meghan Markle's father arrested in Florida

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Sources

• The Guardian ↗Nov 6, 5:09 PM ET
• CBC News ↗Nov 6, 10:42 AM ET
• UPI ↗Nov 6, 6:00 PM ET

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