U.S. judge orders psychiatric exam for Meghan Markle's father

Miami A U.S. judge has ordered a psychiatric examination for Thomas Markle, the estranged father of Prince Harry's wife, Meghan Markle, after his arrest for alleged possession of images of child sexual abuse.

Thomas Markle, 82, is charged with one count of "possession of child pornography" and made an initial court appearance in Tampa in Florida on Friday (November 6, 2026). Judge Lindsay Griffin cited his "health condition," "advanced age" and "lack of recall" in the order issued without providing further details.

FBI arrests Thomas Markle, father of Meghan, over child sexual abuse material FBI arrests Thomas Markle, father of Meghan, over child sexual abuse material Meghan Markle recently said she was “deeply distressed” by allegations that a collection of child sexual abuse images had been found at her father's former home FBI arrests Thomas Markle, father of Meghan, over child sexual abuse material storyline 1 Thomas Markle was taken into custody by FBI agents earlier that day at the retirement home where he lives in Lakeland, Florida.