We're all familiar by now with Meghan Markle's father, Thomas Markle, speaking ill of his daughter and the royal family to the press.

But what is remarkable about his latest interview is that Thomas threatened to give interviews every month unless Meghan (opens in new tab) contacted him (what the heck!) ), also dragged Meghan's mother, Doria Ragland, into the situation. He said, "I have spoken to Doria and sent letters to Meghan to contact her as well, but that has not happened."

And while Thomas' threats are obviously pretty gross, Megan and Harry actually seem more upset that Thomas brought up Doria. In fact, according to The Sun (opens in new tab), Meghan and Harry are "furious" about it. A source tells us:

Thomas' attempt to involve Doria was a desperate move. She is a completely innocent party in this case. If Megan decides to talk to her father again, it will be her own decision. They do not want to involve Doria and let her be a pawn for Thomas. Doria doesn't fight

Ugh, Thomas, how did you get like this? Thomas also said that Meghan and Harry are turning the royal family into a "crowned Wal-Mart" (opens in new tab). Can everyone please stop giving this man the time of day?

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