A photograph allegedly depicting Thomas Markle, the estranged father of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in a sexual situation with a girl believed to be underage has reportedly been handed to investigators in the Philippines. The image is among the material that has prompted an investigation into allegations that Markle possessed child sexual abuse images at his former home in Cebu.

Philippine Justice Undersecretary Nicholas Ty confirmed on 23 October that the country’s Anti-Trafficking and Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children task force in Cebu was investigating the matter. The allegations have not been proven, and the identity of the person depicted in the photograph has not been independently established.

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According to reports, Thomas Markle Jr., Meghan’s half-brother, said he discovered a collection of suspected child sexual abuse material among belongings left at his father’s former residence after Markle returned to the United States. The items reportedly included photographs, videos, electronic devices and photographic negatives.

One of the alleged images was described as a 35mm photographic negative showing a bearded man on a bed with a young girl. The man was alleged to resemble Thomas Markle, but that identification has not been independently verified. Investigators will need to establish the material’s authenticity, its origins and whether it provides evidence of an offence.

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Thomas Markle has denied the allegations, describing them as “sick lies” in comments reported by British media. His son said he handed evidence to Philippine police and contacted the FBI in the United States. The FBI has acknowledged awareness of the allegations and said it would support Philippine authorities where appropriate and investigate any related potential violations of US federal law.

The case has also renewed attention on Meghan’s estrangement from her father. In a statement issued on 23 October, the Duchess said she had been informed of allegations against him in 2018 after a letter was sent to the Metropolitan Police and its Royalty and Specialist Protection unit.

Meghan said the letter was subsequently shared with her and that she had been assured the allegations were being investigated. She also explained that her decision to prevent her father from having contact with her children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, was intended to protect them.

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The Metropolitan Police has confirmed that it is making internal inquiries to establish whether officers from its specialist protection command passed the letter to Meghan. The force is not conducting a criminal investigation into Thomas Markle over the allegations, according to reports. It remains unclear whether the claims in the 2018 letter are connected to the material now being examined in the Philippines.

Meghan said she was deeply distressed by the latest reports and expressed hope that justice would be served and that children’s safety would remain the priority.

The investigation in the Philippines is ongoing. No publicly reported findings have established that the alleged photograph is authentic or confirmed the identity of the man depicted. Thomas Markle continues to deny the allegations.

Kylie Jenner is reportedly keen to get engaged to Timothée Chalamet, but an alleged difference in their marriage plans is said to be causing frustration as speculation grows about her younger sister Kendall Jenner’s relationship with actor Jacob Elordi.

According to a report published on 21 October, an unnamed insider claims Kylie is ready for marriage and has made her wishes clear to Chalamet. The actor, however, is reportedly not ready to propose.

The same source claims people close to the two couples believe Kendall and Elordi could get engaged before Kylie and Chalamet, despite Kylie and Chalamet having been together for longer. The possibility is reportedly causing jealousy and frustration for Kylie.

“Even though Kylie and Timothée have been together much longer, people in their inner circle actually see Kendall and Jacob getting married first, and it’s causing some jealousy and frustration for Kylie,” the insider claimed.

Neither Kylie nor Kendall has publicly confirmed the reported tension, and the claims remain unverified.

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Kylie and Chalamet were first romantically linked in April 2023. Although their relationship has attracted considerable attention, they have generally kept details of their private life out of the public eye.

The insider claims Kylie has told Chalamet that she sees marriage in their future but is not issuing an ultimatum. Instead, she reportedly hopes he will be ready to propose soon.

“She’s not giving him ultimatums or demanding a ring, but she’s definitely making her feelings known and hoping he’ll get there sooner rather than later,” the source said.

Chalamet, 30, is reportedly not ready to take that step. According to the insider, he remains committed to Kylie, 29, but a proposal in the near future could come from pressure rather than genuine readiness.

Neither Kylie nor Chalamet has publicly confirmed the reported disagreement over marriage plans.

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Kendall’s reported relationship with Elordi has become part of the engagement speculation. The pair were linked earlier in 2026 and reportedly made their relationship more public during a trip to Australia in June.

The insider described Elordi, 29, as more certain about his future with Kendall, 30, than Chalamet is about his own marriage plans. The source also claimed Kendall and Elordi’s relationship is progressing more quickly.

“Jacob is completely all in with Kendall,” the insider said, adding that he genuinely feels he has found the right person.

The source contrasted the two couples, describing Kendall and Elordi as more serious about their future together, while Kylie and Chalamet reportedly have a more relaxed relationship.

These descriptions come from an unnamed source and have not been independently confirmed. Neither Kendall nor Elordi has announced an engagement, and there is no public confirmation that they intend to marry soon.

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Before dating Chalamet, Kylie was in a relationship with rapper Travis Scott. The pair began dating in 2017 and share two children: daughter Stormi, born in February 2018, and son Aire, born in February 2022.

Their relationship included periods of separation before they split in January 2023. They never married.

Kylie and Chalamet have been linked since 2023, making the reported difference in their expectations about marriage a focus of the latest speculation. However, the claim that she is jealous of Kendall’s possible engagement remains unconfirmed.

For now, neither Kylie and Chalamet nor Kendall and Elordi has announced an engagement. Whether either couple will marry, and when, remains unknown.

Olivier Martinez reportedly left a Los Angeles courtroom during a hearing in his ongoing custody dispute with former wife Halle Berry on Tuesday, 20 October. The proceedings concern their 13-year-old son, Maceo, and allegations of abuse that Berry has denied.

Martinez, 60, was described in reports as appearing agitated as he left the courtroom alongside his lawyer, Patrick Baghdaserians. The pair reportedly stepped out after a discussion and returned a short time later. Reports also alleged that profanity was heard during the exchange.

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Martinez’s lawyer disputed suggestions that the actor had walked out in frustration. He said they had received permission to take a brief bathroom break and maintained that Martinez was satisfied with how the proceedings were going.

The incident occurred during a wider dispute over the former couple’s son. On 1 October, a judge granted Martinez a temporary domestic violence restraining order on behalf of himself and Maceo, restricting Berry’s contact with the teenager while the case proceeded.

In his court filing, Martinez alleged that Berry physically harmed Maceo during an incident at her home on 26 September. He claimed she put her hands around the teenager’s neck and choked him. Martinez also raised concerns about previous interactions between mother and son.

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Berry denied physically abusing Maceo and disputed Martinez’s account of the September incident. She described what happened as playful roughhousing after her son took her phone, rejecting the allegation that she had choked him.

The competing accounts have not been established as findings of fact. The temporary order does not, in itself, prove that Martinez’s allegations are true.

Maceo testified on Monday, 19 October. The courtroom was closed during his testimony to protect the teenager’s privacy, and the contents of his evidence have not been made public.

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Berry also testified on Tuesday, 20 October, as the hearing continued. A member of Maceo’s school staff was expected to give evidence about concerns raised regarding his behaviour at school. Martinez was also scheduled to testify.

Berry’s 18-year-old daughter, Nahla Aubry, whose father is model Gabriel Aubry, submitted a court declaration stating that she had never witnessed Berry physically abusing Maceo.

Martinez is seeking sole legal and physical custody of Maceo, while Berry wants to restore their shared-custody arrangement, established when their divorce was finalised in 2023.

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Berry and Martinez married in July 2013 and welcomed Maceo later that year. They announced their separation in October 2015, although their divorce took several years to conclude. They have continued to share parental responsibilities since the end of their marriage.

The hearing will determine how the custody arrangements proceed as the court considers the evidence and the competing accounts of the September incident. Martinez’s reported departure from the courtroom has drawn attention, but the central issue remains the dispute over Maceo’s care and the allegations made by both sides.