Meghan Markle has been hit harder by with the disturbing allegations against her estranged father, Thomas Markle Sr, than one might see on the surface.
The Duchess of Sussex, who made an appearance at the European Parliament in Brussels for the opening of the Lost Screen Memorial with her husband Prince Harry, had looked notably stressed and upset.
One could see bags under her eyes and she was clinging onto Harry for support. She had even pulled out from the scheduled speech as she was not “strong enough” for public speaking.
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Sources close to Meghan have revealed that the mum of Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet has been doing her best to cope with the emotional periods, but it has been really difficult.
“She has up days and down days as she processes all she has been told and is hearing,” the insider told People Magazine, amid Thomas’s arrest.
“This continues to be incredibly upsetting for Meghan,” they added. “She’s been following the news as it unfolds and it’s a lot to take in.”
Despite it being tough to learn about the harrowing details of the case, Meghan is making sure that she is on top of things. Reports have shared that Meghan has agreed to fully cooperate with the ongoing investigation and assist in whatever capacity.
Doria Ragland, Meghan’s mother, has already helped the FBI to identify her ex-husband in the child abuse material discovered with Thomas Markle Sr.
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The source added that to cope with the ordeal, she has been keeping up with her work commitments. Focussing on her work and family serves as a distraction.
