Metropolitan Police Faces Watchdog Probe Over Letter Alleging Misconduct by Thomas Markle

The Metropolitan Police is now subject to an inquiry by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) concerning its actions regarding a letter that detailed allegations about Thomas Markle. The letter, submitted by a former Liberal Democrat peer, contained claims of inappropriate conduct by Mr Markle.

The IOPC has confirmed it will assess whether the Metropolitan Police Force properly investigated the allegations contained within the correspondence. This development follows a period of scrutiny over how various public bodies have managed information related to the Royal Family.

Further details regarding the specific nature of the allegations have not been publicly disclosed. The investigation will focus on the procedural integrity of the police force's response rather than the veracity of the claims themselves, examining if established protocols for addressing such complaints were adhered to.