Thomas Markle Sr., the 82-year-old father of the Duchess of Sussex, has been arrested by the FBI in Florida, according to Dagbladet, which cites TMZ and the news agency AP. He is accused of possessing child abuse material.
Meghan, 45, has not commented on the arrest in the reporting available so far.
The case extends beyond Meghan's father. According to VG, police are also investigating her half-brother in connection with the abuse case, and TV 2 reports that the family is being drawn further into the matter. NRK and Aftenposten have likewise reported the arrest, with Aftenposten stating that several media outlets say Meghan's father was taken into custody in Florida.
Dagbladet's article was published on Friday 6 November 2026 and updated the same afternoon. The reports do not provide further detail on the allegations or on any court proceedings.
What to watch next: whether US authorities confirm the arrest and file formal charges, and how the wider family investigation reported by VG and TV 2 develops.
