Met Police refers itself to watchdog over handling of letter about Meghan’s father

The UK’s Metropolitan Police said Thursday it had referred itself to a watchdog after failing to tell other authorities about a letter making serious accusations against Meghan’s father.

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Met refers itself to police watchdog over handling of letter about Meghan's father

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The Metropolitan Police has referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) over a letter containing allegations about the Duchess of Sussex's father, Thomas Markle Snr.

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Met refers itself to police watchdog over handling of letter about Meghan's father

The Metropolitan Police has referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) over a letter containing allegations about the Duchess of Sussex's father, Thomas Markle Snr.

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