Meghan Markle’s Dad Causing Royal Family to Have ‘Existential Crisis’ It looks like the Duchess of Sussex's family woes are finally gnawing at the Royal Family. In Thomas Markle Sr.'s latest interview, he claims to have had a “heated” exchange with Prince Harry over his staged paparazzi pictures. Prince Harry allegedly remarked that Thomas should have avoided the press. Thomas responded, "Maybe it would be better for you guys if I was dead." Richard Kay of the 'Daily Mail' notes that the situation “is fast turning into an existential crisis for the Queen’s family.” Royal aides reportedly believe the Royals' response to Thomas’s media tour has been “inept” and “feeble.”