Thomas Markle left Philippine lover heartbroken, letters reveal

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Nov, 19:49 · Archive

Letters reveal Thomas Markle abandoned a woman in the Philippines in the late 1980s, leaving her distraught.

Thomas Markle, the estranged father of the Duchess of Sussex, left a woman in the Philippines deeply distressed after abandoning a relationship he had formed during his time in Manila in the late 1980s, following his split from Doria Ragland. Letters obtained by the Daily Mail show the woman wrote to Markle after he returned to Los Angeles, expressing her anguish at his departure.

In the letters, the woman told Markle she was 'always worried and crying' because she thought he no longer loved her. She said she had gained weight while he was in Manila and that he had promised to return in December but failed to do so. She described losing hope of seeing him in person and being unable to sleep or eat much. The woman also claimed she had tried to call him without success and said hearing his voice would make her happy.

Markle allegedly used an assumed name during his travels in the Philippines, including when sending money to a family member of his lover, suggesting he attempted to conceal the relationship. He is currently being held in federal custody in Florida following his arrest for possession of child pornography.

How it is being reported

• Meghan Markle’s father Thomas was sent tragic love letter by heartbroken Filipina lover after he left her to return to LA: reportMarkle is currently in federal custody in Florida.New York Post · 13 Nov, 19:36
• Read the poignant letters that reveal how Thomas Markle abandoned a distraught lover in the Philippines years before his child porn bust - and the alias he used to send her moneyThe Duchess of Sussex's estranged father apparently formed the close bond with the Filipina woman during his time in capital Manila in the late 1980s, , the Daily Mail can reveal.Daily Mail · 13 Nov, 16:21

In this story: Thomas Markle Sr · Duchess of Sussex · Doria Ragland · Philippines · Manila · Los Angeles · Florida

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