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Meghan Markle Makes First Appearance Since Father's Arrest

Meghan Markle Makes First Appearance Since Father's Arrest

Also reported by BBC Top Stories

Summary

Meghan Markle made her first public appearance after her father, Thomas Markle, was arrested and charged with possessing child abuse images. She canceled a speech at an online child-safety event in Brussels, and Prince Harry delivered it instead.

Key Facts

  • Meghan was scheduled to speak at the opening of the Lost Screen Memorial at the European Parliament in Brussels.
  • Prince Harry gave the speech in her place.
  • The Daily Telegraph reported that Meghan was too upset to deliver remarks about child protection.
  • Thomas Markle was arrested at his care home in Florida and appeared in federal court on Friday.
  • He faces a charge of possessing child pornography and has denied the allegations.
  • Harry said that digital platforms can influence children and that companies have significant power over their futures.
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