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Thomas Markle, Father of Meghan, Reportedly Moved to Dementia Care Home in US, Entertainment News

The transfer may hinder FBI questioning after investigators found alleged abuse material in the Philippines and Mexico, officials said.

  • On Friday, October 30, Thomas Markle, 82, was admitted to a Florida facility specializing in "memory care" costing £3,000 monthly. His daughter Samantha, 61, facilitated the transfer of the former television lighting director.
  • Authorities are investigating alleged child abuse material linked to Markle's belongings in the Philippines and Mexico. His son, Thomas Markle Jnr, reportedly discovered computers, DVDs, and other items before handing them to police.
  • Florida lawyer Spencer Kuvin, who represented Jeffrey Epstein victims, warned that Markle's dementia diagnosis creates significant legal obstacles. Kuvin stated investigators cannot "barge into a memory care facility" to conduct interviews without judicial oversight.
  • The Duchess of Sussex stated she was aware of "troubling and disturbing" allegations against her father in 2018. The Metropolitan Police investigated after a letter was sent to the department and shared assurances with Meghan.
  • Markle has strongly denied any wrongdoing, dismissing the allegations as a "bunch of lies" and claiming he was being framed. No charges have been reported against him in connection with the alleged material.
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Thomas Markle Sr., Meghan Markle's father, has been moved from a rehabilitation center in Florida to an institution specializing in the care of people with dementia. The 82-year-old man has been placed in a rehabilitation center since May after his lower left leg was amputated. The move happened on Friday. According to the Daily Mail, Markle has been diagnosed with dementia, and the new facility offers so-called memory care. The development coul…

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The West Australian broke the news in Osborne Park, Australia on Monday, November 2, 2026.
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