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Will the public change its mind about Meghan?
The allegations of sexual abuse against Thomas Markle have put his daughter Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, under an uncomfortable spotlight.
She has been dealing with this potential news time-bomb out of sight for seven years, while appearing to share so much about her life in TV series and interviews.
Thomas Markle has strongly rejected the claims as "lies" which are being used to destroy his reputation.
But could this complicated story prove to be a turning point for Meghan, who has had a complicated and often hostile relationship with the UK public?
What has emerged so far means re-thinking some of the criticism she's faced.
Thomas Markle has strongly denied the allegations against him
Meghan, who recently moved back to the UK with Prince Harry and their children, has frequently been accused of cutting off those once close to her.
Her treatment of her father was seen as a prime example.
"She ditched her family, ditched her dad, ditched most of her old friends, split Harry from William," wrote one commentator in 2020.
"Get on a plane and go see the poor man before it's too late," she was told on social media about her father.