Meghan Markle has had a dramatic few weeks, with a deeply personal statement, a return to public engagements in England, and fresh reports about a television role in Australia. Here is a clear round-up of the latest Meghan Markle news, sticking to what has actually been reported.
Her statement about her father
The biggest story came on Friday, October 23, when Meghan issued a statement to People after reports that her estranged father, Thomas Markle Sr., was under investigation in the Philippines. According to reports in The Sun, the Daily Mail, and other outlets, her half-brother Thomas Markle Jr. said he found material among his father’s belongings at a former home in Cebu and reported it to authorities, including the FBI and Philippine investigators.
Meghan said she was “deeply distressed at the news that has come to light in the last 24 hours, and my thoughts are with any children who may have been harmed.” She also revealed that she had been made aware of troubling allegations about her father as far back as 2018, when a letter was sent to London’s Metropolitan Police and its Royalty and Specialist Protection unit. She said she was given assurances at the time that the allegations were being investigated.
Importantly, she linked the distance from her father directly to protecting her children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. “Any distance from my father and my choice to not allow him to have contact with our children, was for one reason: to protect them,” she said. Thomas Markle Sr. has denied the allegations, according to reports, and Philippine authorities are reported to be investigating. No charges have been announced, and key details remain under review, so this story is still developing.
Return to Nottingham with Prince Harry
Before that statement, Meghan and Prince Harry had made a notable return to public life in England. On Thursday, October 15, the couple visited Nottingham for the first of three charity visits in the city, their first official joint outing since the family moved back from California in August, according to Parade.
Meghan wore a wine-red coat with a matching turtleneck, all from the British label Joseph, with a skirt by The Fold London and heels by Jennifer Chamandi. Nottingham holds special meaning for the couple: on December 1, 2017, four days after their engagement was announced, Meghan made her first official outing with Harry in the same city. A spokesperson for the couple said the city is “a special place” for them both.
Reports of a Junior MasterChef Australia role
There are also reports that Meghan is set to co-host a rebooted Junior MasterChef Australia, with production said to film in Melbourne in early to mid-2027. Some outlets have described the role as confirmed, while others stress that neither Meghan nor Network Ten has officially confirmed the casting, and that details about the length of any stay remain based on production sources. Until an official announcement arrives, this one should be treated as strongly reported rather than confirmed.
The reported role would follow her surprise guest judge appearance on MasterChef Australia in April 2026, and fits her wider move into lifestyle and entertainment work since stepping back from royal duties.
What to watch next
The investigation story is the one to follow most closely, as further statements from authorities in the Philippines or the UK could change the picture. The television reports will also become clearer once Network Ten announces its 2027 line-up officially. For now, the confirmed facts are her October 15 Nottingham visit and her October 23 statement, both of which show a duchess navigating a very public and very personal few weeks.
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