Thomas Markle, father of Prince Harry’s wife Meghan Markle, has been arrested for possessing child pornography, the US justice department said Friday.Markle, 82, of Lakeland, Florida, is charged with one count of possession of child pornography, the US Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California said. He is expected to appear in court in Tampa. “Mr Markle is accused of possessing child sexual abuse material, including photos depicting himself with minor girls,” first assistant US attorney Bill Essayli said. “These allegations are extremely serious, and we will prosecute Markle to the fullest extent of federal law.” A justice department official said FBI had arrested Thomas Markle.The Daily Mail, which first reported the arrest, said Markle Sr was arrested at his senior living community in Lakeland. Markle has denied the accusations.