{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/662f8689e9f4880011c29f68/6adf40a0dd08c5f770c6142c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Does the Thomas Markle scandal change how we see Meghan?","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/662f8689e9f4880011c29f68/1793094820560-81361705-3a39-465c-b8c9-c534394179fb.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Investigators in the Philippines are looking into Thomas Markle Sr, the father of the Duchess of Sussex, after his son told authorities he had found child sex abuse images at his father’s former home. So, what exactly do we know about the allegations? What could happen next? And is the scandal shifting the narrative around Meghan?</p><p><br></p><p>Thomas Markle Sr denies the allegations against him.</p><p><br></p><p>In this special episode from our sister podcast, <em><a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-story/id1501716010\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Story</a></em><a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-story/id1501716010\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">,</a> Kate Mansey discusses the investigation, Meghan’s statement and the questions facing police.</p><p><br></p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to press follow at the top of your podcast app.</p><p><br></p><p>What would you like to know about the Caribbean tour? Send your questions and thoughts to <a href=\"mailto:theroyals@thetimes.co.uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">theroyals@thetimes.co.uk</a>.</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@timesroyals\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Watch us on YouTube.</a></p><p><br></p><p>Clips: TalkTV, ITV News, E! News, The Daily T Podcast, The Real Thomas Markle Jr. and Friends - YouTube, Hard Megxit - YouTube, ABC News, Dan Wootton Outspoken - YouTube, 7News, Sky News.</p><p><br></p><p>Read more: <u><a href=\"https://www.thetimes.com/uk/royal-family/article/thomas-markle-meghan-father-police-suspect-qns930jsb\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Police suspect Meghan’s father is ‘grossest kind of sex offender’</a></u></p><p><br></p><p>Further listening: <a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-story/id1501716010\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Story</a></p><p><br></p><p>Producers: Sophie McNulty, Micaela Arneson</p><p><br></p><p>Executive producer: Harry Stott</p><p><br></p><p>Sound design: Dave Creasey</p><p><br></p><p>Image: Getty</p>","author_name":"The Times"}