Meghan Markle reportedly feels a “real sense of relief” that disturbing allegations against her estranged father, Thomas Markle Sr., are now being “properly investigated” — years after she first became aware of them.

A source close to the Duchess of Sussex, who is reportedly “speaking with her blessing,” told the Sun Friday that she is “utterly devastated” by the allegations that her father possessed child sexual abuse material.

“As a mom of young children herself, she is utterly devastated by all of this,” the insider said.

“Above all, her thoughts are with any children who may have been harmed. Their welfare and protection have to come first.”

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