# Meghan Markle's first public appearance after father's arrest

> Meghan Markle makes first public appearance since father's arrest.
- Title: Meghan Markle's first public appearance after father's arrest
- Summary: Meghan Markle makes first public appearance since father's arrest. Meghan Markle appeared publicly in Brussels after her father's arrest on child pornography…
- Keywords: meghan markle, duchess of sussex, prince harry, thomas markle sr, child pornography, fbi arrest, brussels, european parliament, lost screen memorial, ABC7 New York
- Source: ABC7 New York — https://abc7ny.com/story/meghan-markle-makes-1st-public-appearance-fathers-arrest/20030201
- Published: 2026-11-10T16:25:47+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: meghan markle, duchess of sussex, prince harry, thomas markle sr, child pornography, fbi arrest, brussels, european parliament, lost screen memorial, news, local
## Meghan Markle's first public appearance
Meghan Markle made her first public appearance since her father's arrest.
## Father arrested on child pornography charge
Thomas Markle Sr. was arrested by federal authorities in Florida on one count of possession of child pornography.
## Brussels EU speech event
Meghan and Harry attended the European Parliament in Brussels for the Lost Screen Memorial opening.
## Meghan withdrew from joint speech
Meghan pulled out of the joint speech after news of her father's arrest broke.
## Father's legal status
Markle was released on his own recognizance with home detention and electronic monitoring.
## Previous statement on arrest
Meghan previously stated she was 'deeply distressed' by her father's arrest.

> Meghan said she was 'deeply distressed' at the news and that her 'thoughts are with any children who may have been harmed'
## Key takeaway

Meghan Markle appeared publicly in Brussels after her father's arrest on child pornography charges.