Thomas Markle, the father of Prince Harry's wife Meghan, was arrested Friday morning, people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.

Meghan Markle's father, Thomas Markle Sr., has been arrested over allegations he possessed child sex abuse images.

Thomas Markle Sr. is accused of possessing child sexual abuse material, including "sexually explicit photos of himself with prepubescent girls," the Justice Department said.

Thomas Markle, the estranged father of Prince Harry's wife Meghan, has been arrested by federal agents in Florida on charges related to child sexual abuse material.

Thomas Markle, the 82-year-old father of Prince Harry’s wife Meghan, has been arrested by federal agents in Florida and charged with possessing child sexual abuse material in California.

Police in the Philippines said Meghan's half-brother, Thomas Markle Jr., is not a suspect.