Royal aides have been holding crisis talks over the Duchess of Sussex's father Thomas Markle's public outbursts.
The Duchess of Sussex is reportedly deeply hurt by Mr Markle's rants over his daughter and her new husband, Prince Harry, the Mirror reports .
At least three top-level meetings have been held by advisers over the former Hollywood lighting director, whose rambling interviews with the press have been causing the Duchess undue stress.
"Meghan is deeply hurt by what is happening and everything is being done behind the scenes to make sure her welfare is at the top of the agenda," a source revealed.
There are fears if the Duchess does speak with her father, the 74-year-old will reveal the details of his conversations with his daughter or sell his story.
Royal writer Phil Dampier said: "This is getting out of control. If this carries on I wouldn't be surprised if the Queen herself gets involved and bangs a few heads together."
The new royal has not spoken to Mr Markle in over two months, after it was revealed he received $14,491.08 for staging paparazzi photos in the lead up to her wedding.
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