Meghan Markle and Prince Harry ‘anthrax threat letter’ probed by terror cops as ‘racist hate crime’
A RACIST poison pen letter sent to Meghan Markle and Prince Harry is being probed by terror cops as a “racist hate crime”.
The Royal Family were caught up in an anthrax scare after the letter containing white powder was addressed to the couple at St James’s Palace.
Meghan, 36, and Harry, 33, are believed to have been informed of the incident and the letter was intercepted before it reached them, reports.
A Met Police spokesman said: "Officers are also investigating an allegation of malicious communications which relates to the same package, and it is being treated as a racist hate crime.
"The matter is being investigated by officers from the Met's Counter Terrorism Command."
The substance was tested and not found to be suspicious and no arrests have been made.
St James's Palace is home to several members of the Royal Family and their household offices.
Terror cops were called in after the letter was sent on February 12 - a day before cops revealed a package containing white powder had been sent to the Palace of Westminster.
The second letter was reportedly sent to the office of Home Secretary Amber Rudd at the Houses of Parliament but the material inside was also found to be non-harmful.
Detectives have now launched an investigation to track down the sender of the letters but have made no arrests.
They are also believed to be examining whether there is a link between the two incidents.
Scotland Yard said it was aware of the letter and officers from Counter Terrorism Command have launched an investigation.
Security for the couple is already tight after it was announced they will be touring the streets in a royal carriage straight after their wedding.
A fairytale procession through Windsor will follow the ceremony at St George’s Chapel on May 19.
The couple will wed at noon, avoiding a direct clash with the FA Cup Final later.
Once Meghan marries Harry, she will officially become a member of the Royal family and receive briefings on security.
The former actress already receives round-the-clock protection.
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It is not the first time a threat has been issued against the Royal family recently, with a terror suspect accused of encouraging extremists to attack Prince George at school last October.
The 31-year-old, who is due to stand trial in April, allegedly warned: ";Even the Royal family will not be left alone".
Kensington Palace did not wish to comment.