Prince Harry, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, Prince William, King Charles, Meghan Markle, and Kate Middleton on March 9, 2020.Credit: Getty
Prince Harry, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, Prince William, King Charles, Meghan Markle, and Kate Middleton on March 9, 2020.
Credit: Getty

The Gist

  • Meghan Markle's father Thomas Markle Sr. was arrested on November 6 on a federal charge involving child sexual abuse materials.

  • After being released on bond, he was later taken back into custody on November 10, and faces 20 years in prison if convicted.

  • As to whether the royal family will reach out to Meghan amid this difficult moment for her, royal biographers explain how complicated that situation is.