Met Police refers itself to watchdog over 2019 letter alleging offenses against Meghan's father

The Metropolitan Police has voluntarily referred itself to the watchdog over its handling of a 2019 letter alleging offenses against Meghan's father, Thomas Markle.

• The Met voluntarily referred itself to the IOPC over failing to share the 2019 letter's allegations with other agencies and passing it to the Sussexes' office.
• The Met said it will make further referrals to relevant overseas law enforcement agencies, a process expected to finish in the coming days.
• Philippines police are investigating suspected child abuse images reportedly found at Markle Sr's former home.
• Markle Sr, Meghan's father, denies possessing illicit material.