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Meghan\u2019s new announcement sparks huge backlash \u2013 has she got it horribly wrong?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n


As she faces dark days ahead, Meghan Markle\u2019s \u2018staggering\u2019 new move amidst her estranged father\u2019s abuse scandal has raised plenty more questions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Meghan has been left ‘deeply distressed’ by the allegations of abuse against her estranged father. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s been an undeniably grim week for Meghan Markle. After allegations involving her estranged father, Thomas Markle Sr, emerged last weekend, the Duchess found herself at the centre of a deeply distressing story and, almost immediately, facing questions of her own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The allegations, which involve children, have prompted widespread shock and sympathy for the mother-of-two, with even some of her fiercest critics putting their differences aside to express their horror and offer their support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thomas, 82, now faces an investigation after child abuse material was allegedly discovered by his son, Thomas Markle Jnr, at a home linked to him. He has denied any wrongdoing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the story took another turn just hours after The Sun first reported the allegations. The newspaper subsequently reported that Meghan had learned of claims against her father in 2019, when she was allegedly passed a letter understood to have been written by Thomas\u2019 first wife, Roslyn Loveless, and sent to the Metropolitan Police. The letter is understood to have included claims that Thomas travelled to parts of Asia where the legal age of consent is 12 to have sex with young girls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thomas Markle Sr is now under investigation in the Phillipines.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Meghan, 45, issued a statement to the newspaper, describing herself as \u2018deeply distressed\u2019 by the claims and making clear that her thoughts were with any children who may have been harmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yet while sympathy for the Duchess has been widespread, a rather uncomfortable question has also emerged: if she knew about the allegations years ago, why has she only now spoken publicly about the circumstances surrounding her decision to cut ties with her father?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meghan made clear that she believed the authorities were investigating the allegations contained in the letter. Nevertheless, her statement prompted criticism from those questioning whether she should have taken further action when she first learned of the claims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Journalist Dan Wootton was among those raising the issue, asking, \u2018If she is claiming she was aware of something as she appears to be in The Sun, then why did she not report it?\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s a question that has since been echoed by other critics, leaving Meghan and Prince Harry, we\u2019re told, furious that she is being cast as the villain in an already harrowing situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018These horrific allegations have finally come to light, and instead of showing a shred of humanity, the army of ghouls has found a way to turn this into another twisted attack on Meghan,\u2019 the insider says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018They’re questioning why she stayed silent, coming up with all sorts of conspiracy theories and debating the whole thing. Meghan and Harry are absolutely disgusted by it.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Prince Harry is supporting Meghan throughout this horrible time. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The insider continues, \u2018She’s spent years being vilified for turning her back on her father, and now that the allegations are out in the open and she can explain herself, instead of admitting their mistakes, a lot of these trolls are doubling down on Meghan being the villain. And these aren\u2019t just anonymous people online, there are people with huge platforms perpetuating this narrative, it’s very damaging.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One prominent critic who has weighed in is Piers Morgan, who took to social media earlier this week to question a statement Harry made to People magazine in December 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the time, the Duke suggested that the media storm surrounding Meghan and her very public falling-out with her father had contributed to the breakdown of their relationship, saying, \u2018If Meg wasn\u2019t with me then her dad would still be her dad\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, Meghan has now revealed that she stopped communicating with her father to \u2018protect’ her children after learning of the allegations against him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Questioning how the two accounts fitted together, Piers posted, \u2018Why would Harry say this FOUR YEARS after police told Meghan such serious allegations about her father that she cut him off? None of this makes any sense\u2026\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to our source, the intervention has only reinforced Harry and Meghan\u2019s feeling that the Duchess remains a target, whatever she says or does.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018Piers Morgan has publicly questioned Meghan\u2019s handling of the situation, which she finds especially outrageous given how often he\u2019s attacked her over the years for cutting ties with her father,\u2019 the source says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018Now she\u2019s laid bare the devastating reason why she chose to do that and instead of admitting he was mistaken, or at the very least staying silent, he\u2019s gone after her, it\u2019s beyond the pale and it just proves yet again that no matter what Meghan does these people will find a way to attack her.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Meghan’s estranged brother Thomas Markle has claimed to have reported his father. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

But while the allegations against Thomas have understandably dominated headlines, it\u2019s Meghan\u2019s shock new announcement that has sparked further backlash, leaving many questioning: Has she got this terribly wrong? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just three days after The Sun\u2019s full report hit stands, the Duchess announced that she \u2018can\u2019t wait\u2019 to start filming her new television gig as co-host of the next series of Junior MasterChef Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The timing prompted a fresh wave of online criticism, with one detractor writing, \u2018Yeah because it’s not like there’s more serious issues she needs to address. As per it’s all about ME ME MEGHAN,\u2019 while another added, \u2018She should be renamed the Duchess of publicity.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another commenter questioned whether the announcement was appropriate given the circumstances, writing, \u2018It’s staggering to me that after 3 or 4 days of terrible accusations about her father, she has come out with a puff piece about doing a TV show. The woman has no sense of what is appropriate whatsoever.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Meghan, however, the decision to continue with her professional commitments comes amid what is said to be an intensely difficult period. And there has been some significant movement among those who have previously criticised her over her relationship with her father.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Meghan’s new TV news has sparked unexpected backlash. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Some of her loudest detractors have now publicly apologised for attacking Meghan over her decision to distance herself \u2013 and her young children \u2013 from Thomas. Among them is her half-brother, Thomas Markle Jnr.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After years of public criticism and humiliation, such apologies might seem a little late. But the insider says Meghan is nevertheless grateful to those willing to reconsider their position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018That being said, there have been people who’ve openly apologized for getting it wrong [by siding with her father previously], and Meghan absolutely appreciates that they\u2019ve been willing to swallow their pride and admit their mistakes,\u2019 the insider says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018She\u2019s also been getting a lot of support privately and not just from Harry, her good friends have all rallied around her, she\u2019s getting cards and flowers and calls day and night, so she definitely isn\u2019t alone.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Harry, unsurprisingly, is said to be firmly in his wife\u2019s corner, with her wellbeing his priority as they wait to see how the investigation develops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018For now, though, supporting Meghan through this is Harry\u2019s biggest focus. This is an unimaginably horrific situation no matter what, but to have the entire world watching and judging and trying to find some way to pin the blame just makes it that much more unbearable,\u2019 the insider says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018More than anything though, they want to see justice served. If the allegations against Meghan\u2019s father are proven, they want him held accountable and to face the full consequences so that no more children can be harmed, that\u2019s the most important thing of all.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photos: Getty, @<\/strong>masterchefau<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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