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Meghan Markle says there's a reason she's kept her children, Archie and Lilibet, away from her father, Thomas Markle Sr.

Thomas Sr. was accused of possessing child sexual abuse material by his son, Thomas Markle Jr., the Duchess of Sussex’s half-brother, according to a report published by The Sun Thursday.

Thomas Jr. allegedly found the material in Thomas Sr.'s home in Cebu, Philippines, and reported it to police and the FBI .

On Friday, Meghan responded to the allegations in a statement shared with Fox News Digital.

Meghan Markle says she kept her kids away from her father, Thomas Markle Sr., to "protect them." (Getty Images)

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"I am 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," her statement began.

"In 2018, a letter was sent to the Metropolitan Police and Royalty…