Former police chief says Met should have reported Thomas Markle to FBI

Former police officials criticized the Metropolitan Police for not sharing a 2019 letter containing allegations about Thomas Markle with overseas law enforcement; the allegations remain unproven, and Markle denies possessing child-abuse images.

• The Met said it received a letter in January 2019 containing claims of alleged offending outside the UK and passed it to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s office; it said the allegations were not shared with other law enforcement agencies.· 2 sources
• Former Royal Protection chief Dai Davies said he would have contacted U.S. authorities to check the claims; former child-protection agency head Jim Gamble also said the Met should have shared the information with overseas authorities and the National Crime Agency.· 2 sources
• The Met said it was reviewing its handling of the matter and considering whether to refer it to the police watchdog; Thomas Markle has denied possessing child-abuse images.· 2 sources