Meghan Markle's pal reveals why she kept silent on father's allegations

Meghan Markle's pal reveals why she kept silent on father's allegations Meghan Markle had broken her silence over some distressing issue relating to her father that she reportedly had been facing in privately. While there is an investigation taking place, Thomas Markle Sr has been accused of child sexual abuse. Discover more Stream News Buy Maps Explore History Meghan had released a statement expressing her dismay and heartbreak for the children affected in the case and hoped justice would be served. She also emphasised that this had been a key reason for the estrangement. According to a friend of Meghan, the mum of Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet is feeling 'relief' and she is 'utterly devastated by all of this'. 'Above all, her thoughts are with any children who may have been harmed. Their welfare and protection have to come first, the friend told The Sun. 'She has been guided by legal advice about what she could say publicly and has had to live with the frustration of not being able to speak openly, while trusting that the appropriate authorities would do their job.'