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Meghan Markle set to make first public appearance after father's charge

Meghan Markle’s father Thomas arrested on suspicion of child sex offences

The Duchess of Sussex has pulled out of delivering a joint keynote speech with Prince Harry at the European Parliament in Brussels.

Sources report that Meghan feels emotionally unable to speak publicly following the arrest of her father, Thomas Markle Sr.

Markle Sr appeared in a Florida court charged with possession of child abuse material, where he was bailed and ordered to undergo a psychiatric examination.

Prince Harry will now deliver the keynote address solo at the opening of the Lost Screen Memorial, an art installation honouring children who died after facing online harm.

The Duchess is still expected to…