Concerns are growing within royal circles that a review of correspondence concerning allegations against Thomas Markle, the father of the Duchess of Sussex, could uncover damaging information, according to royal sources speaking to Richard Eden.
Sources indicate that a letter pertaining to the allegations may have been quietly handled by the Palace to avoid a wider scandal, particularly given the proximity to the royal wedding. It is considered 'unthinkable' that Palace officials would not have been informed about such matters. The situation is described as a tragedy for Thomas Markle's three children, including the Duchess of Sussex, and poses a potential controversy for the Royal Family.
The revelations emerge amidst ongoing scrutiny of the relationship between the Duchess of Sussex and her father, with suggestions that she cut ties with him due to the claims made in the letter.
Both police and Palace officials were reportedly aware of the desire to avoid a scandal involving Meghan's father just eight months after the royal wedding.