Meghan Markle appeared visibly emotional and on edge alongside Prince Harry during an event in Brussels, days after her estranged father, Thomas Markle Sr., was arrested on child pornography charges. Thomas Markle Sr., 82, was later released on bail after cutting off his ankle monitor, according to reports.
Body language expert Susan Constantine told Page Six that Meghan's demeanor suggested distress. "Meghan’s eyes look weary, with noticeable dark circles and a subdued expression,” Constantine said. “Her usual bright-eyed smile, the radiant smile that seems to light up a room, appears dimmed amid the current news surrounding allegations of a sexual nature involving her father.”
Thomas Markle Sr.'s booking photo, obtained by Page Six, shows him wearing an orange inmate uniform. He was arrested by the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office in Florida.
A source close to the Duchess of Sussex told People that Meghan is "devastated" by the allegations against her father. "This is her dad, someone she grew up trusting and was very close to for many years,” the source said. Reports indicate that Meghan is prepared to assist authorities with their investigation, mirroring the cooperation of her mother, Doria Ragland.