# Thomas Markle Sr., Meghan's father, arrested in Florida

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6 outlets covering · First listed: CBS News, Nov 6, 2026, 7:32 PM · Read it: <https://www.cbsnews.com/news/thomas-markle-sr-meghan-father-arrested-florida/>

It was reported in October that Meghan's estranged father, Thomas Markle, was under investigation by authorities in the Philippines for alleged possession of child sexual abuse materials.

## Who's covering it

In the order they published:

- Nov 6, 2026, 7:32 PM: [Thomas Markle Sr., Meghan's father, arrested in Florida](<https://www.cbsnews.com/news/thomas-markle-sr-meghan-father-arrested-florida/>) — CBS News (TV network, United States)
  It was reported in October that Meghan's estranged father, Thomas Markle, was under investigation by authorities in the Philippines for alleged possession of child sexual abuse materials.
- Nov 10, 2026, 2:53 PM: [Meghan's father Thomas Markle back in federal custody after allegedly removing ankle monitor](<https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9j3433zy4vro>) — BBC (Public broadcaster, United Kingdom)
  The 82-year-old was placed under house detention in Florida last week after being charged over possession of child sex abuse material.
- Nov 10, 2026, 3:09 PM: [Meghan Markle’s father removes ankle monitor after child sexual abuse material arrest, DOJ says](<https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/crime/4799105/thomas-markle-removes-ankle-monitor-csam-arrest-doj/>) — Washington Examiner (Magazine, United States)
  Thomas Markle, the 82-year-old estranged father of Meghan Markle, removed his ankle monitor overnight after he was arrested on a child sexual abuse material charge late last week, according to the Department of Justice. First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli, who presides over the Central District of California, shared the news on social media. Thomas
- Nov 10, 2026, 5:11 PM: [Meghan Markle ‘fights back tears,’ on ‘high alert’ at Brussels engagement after dad Thomas’ arrest](<https://pagesix.com/2026/11/10/royal-family/meghan-markle-fights-back-tears-on-high-alert-at-brussels-engagement-after-dad-thomas-arrest/>) — NY Post (Newspaper, United States)
  "The couple appears on high alert as they scan the cameras and spectators around them. They maintain a steady pace, seemingly aware of the attention on them."
- Nov 10, 2026, 6:29 PM: [Meghan Markle's father Thomas Markle Sr. cut off his ankle monitor following child porn arrest](<https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2026-11-10/thomas-markle-sr-cut-off-ankle-monitor-child-porn-arrest>) — Los Angeles Times (Newspaper, United States)
  Federal judge orders Meghan Markle's father, Thomas Markle Sr., jailed without bond after he allegedly cut off his court-ordered ankle monitor.
- Nov 11, 2026, 2:59 PM: [A timeline of Meghan Markle's relationship with her father, Thomas Markle](<https://www.businessinsider.com/meghan-markle-father-thomas-markle-estranged-relationship-timeline-2026-11>) — Business Insider (Digital news, United States)
  Meghan Markle's father, Thomas Markle, was arrested in Florida on Friday. Their relationship has been publicly strained since 2018.