The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested Thomas Markle Sr., the father of Meghan Markle—wife of Britain’s Prince Harry. An official confirmed this to the news agency Reuters on Friday (November 6).
A U.S. Department of Justice official informed Reuters that the FBI had arrested 82-year-old Thomas Markle. However, the official did not provide specific details regarding the charges, speaking on the condition of anonymity.
Reuters reported that it was unable to immediately reach representatives of the FBI for comment.
It remains unclear whether any formal charges have been filed against him in the United States.
The news of the arrest was first reported by the British media outlet Daily Mail. According to their report, Thomas Markle was taken into custody at a senior living facility in Lakeland, Florida.
The report states that he was arrested on charges related to the possession of illicit images and videos involving the sexual abuse of children.
