Thomas Markle has strongly denied allegations of sexual abuse brought forward by his first wife, Roslyn Loveless, calling the claims "sick lies" intended to ruin his reputation. His daughter, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, was reportedly informed of these allegations in 2019 via a letter from Loveless that was shared with her by the police. A spokesperson for the Sussexes stated that Meghan believed an investigation into the matter was proceeding during her time as a working royal.
The emergence of these details provides new context for the Duchess's decision to distance herself from her father. In December 2025, she was criticized for not visiting Thomas Markle while he was hospitalized in the Philippines for a leg amputation. At the time, a letter was delivered from the Duchess to her father that was widely interpreted as a message of well-wishes, but reports now indicate the correspondence informed her father he would not be permitted to see his grandchildren due to the allegations.
Samantha Markle, Meghan’s half-sister, has also rejected the claims against their father, describing the reports as "fake news" and "clickbait." In a post on X on Sunday, October 25, 2026, Samantha Markle stated there was no evidence to support the claims and noted that her father was hospitalized during much of the period in question. Meghan, who recently returned to the United Kingdom with Prince Harry, has not publicly commented on the specific nature of the 2019 letter until now.
In addition to family developments, reports surfaced on October 13, 2026, that the Duchess of Sussex may be preparing a memoir. A source reported by Woman’s Day indicated that Meghan has been keeping a diary and recording video logs of her experiences. According to a source, she has been talking to publishers who approached her two years ago, and a deal is said to be "on the table," though the project is reportedly on hold until public attention regarding a book by the Spencer family subsides.
If a book deal is finalized, it would follow the precedent set by Prince Harry’s own memoir and could further alter the public narrative surrounding the couple. A source indicated that a proposed book could focus on her life after moving to the United States or potentially a "post-Harry divorce," though no official confirmation of the book's subject matter or release date has been provided.
For the general public, this news changes the understanding of previous events, such as the 2025 hospitalization of Thomas Markle. The situation is now framed by allegations that were known to the Duchess for seven years. What happens next depends on whether legal action is pursued regarding the allegations and when the Duchess decides to move forward with her reported publishing plans. No specific court dates or book release deadlines have been established at this time.