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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have reportedly left the UK with their children, Prince Archie, seven, and Princess Lilibet, five, after an investigation was revealed regarding alleged possession of child sexual abuse material against Thomas Markle Sr., father of the Duchess of Sussex.
According to a source close to the couple cited by Hello! magazine, Meghan is deeply affected by the accusations and has received messages of support from those around her. So far, the family's destination has not been confirmed, nor has the official reason for their supposed trip been reported, but it is believed she decided to distance herself from the media spotlight amidst the controversy.
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The source stated that Meghan is particularly dismayed by the possibility that minors are among the alleged victims: "She can't stop looking at Lili and is crying, thinking of all the children," claimed the informant, who is presumed to be a close friend, adding that the situation is especially painful for the Duchess because she is also a mother of two young children.
According to the same person, the wife of Prince Harry had decided to reduce her exposure to the news before her father's case hit the headlines again and her mental health was affected.
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Even so, her friends have reached out to express their solidarity. The source described the situation as an "emotional rollercoaster" and assured that Meghan is devastated by what happened: "For her, it has been a true emotional rollercoaster. She is devastated," the informant noted.
According to the report, the Duke and Duchess and their children left the UK immediately after it was revealed that Meghan's father was being investigated for having thousands of images of child sexual abuse at his home in the Philippines; The Sun revealed that the Duchess's half-brother, Thomas Jr., was the one who found the material and turned it over to the police.
On Friday, October 23, Meghan broke her silence and stated she was "deeply distressed" by the accusations. In a statement released by US media, she explained that in 2018 she received information about concerning allegations against her father via a letter that had been sent to the London Metropolitan Police and the unit in charge of protecting the Royal Family. According to Meghan, she was assured at the time that the accusations were being investigated.
The Duchess also explained that her estrangement from Thomas Markle and her decision to prevent him from having contact with Archie and Lilibet had one reason: to protect her children. Meghan expressed her concern for the minors who may have been harmed and asked that their safety be a priority and that justice be served. Her statement brought a family relationship marked by years of estrangement back under scrutiny.
Where are the Duke and Duchess of Sussex?
Amid the controversy, Meghan has a confirmed appearance as a special guest on Junior MasterChef Australia, a program returning in 2027. The production announced on October 27 that the Duchess will collaborate with host Poh Ling Yeow to mentor the young participants.
Although it has been reported that she will travel to Australia to film, there is no confirmation that this is the destination of the Sussex family's alleged recent trip.
For now, the alleged departure of Harry and Meghan from the UK is based on information attributed to a friend of the Duchess. As the investigation against Thomas Markle continues, the family has not publicly announced their whereabouts or confirmed that their trip is directly related to the accusations.
[Publicidad]