According to a spokesperson, “highly aggressive paparazzi” were pursuing Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle in a “nearly catastrophic” car chase. On Tuesday, it was reported that photographers were following the Duke and Duchess of Sussex after the Women of Vision Awards, a charity event where Meghan accepted an award. Meghan’s mom was also riding in the car with them.
After being chased by photographers, Harry and Meghan were involved in a “nearly catastrophic” car chase.
NEW YORK, NY – MAY 16: Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, and Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, are spotted on May 16, 2023 in New York. (Image courtesy of MEGA/GC Images).
On May 16, 2023, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, were spotted in New York City. According to a representative for the couple, they were engaged in a “relentless pursuit, lasting over two hours, resulting in multiple near-collisions involving other drivers on the road, pedestrians, and two NYPD officers.
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The statement read, “While being a public figure brings with it a level of public interest, it should never come at the expense of anyone’s safety,” according to NBC News.
Reportedly declining to address the situation right away was the NYPD.
Following a photo shoot, Harry and Meghan were involved in a “nearly catastrophic” car chase.
This situation sounds eerily similar to that of Harry’s mother Princess Diana, who tragically perished in a car accident in 1997 while being pursued by paparazzi in Paris. The couple publicly severed their ties to the British royal family by relocating to California in 2020. Since then, they’ve made sensational claims about Meghan’s treatment by the family and the evil climate surrounding the monarchy. After that, they began paying for their own security detail. When they relocated to California, according to Harry, the US government allegedly refused to give them a security detail. On his subsequent trips back to the UK, Harry allegedly felt threatened by the lack of police protection.
Given that he has spent his entire life under the spotlight and that his mother passed away as a result of obstinate photographers, Harry has been a vocal opponent of the paparazzi and British tabloids. “Every time I see a camera, every time I hear a click, every time I see a flash, it takes me straight back,” he told ITV in 2019. ”. UPDATE: The NYPD and Mayor Erica Adams have each provided their perspectives on the situation. According to a statement to The Independent, the NYPD claimed to have “assist[ed] the private security team protecting the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.”.
Following a car chase that was “nearly catastrophic,” Harry and Meghan were being followed by photographers.
“It was challenging to move around because there were so many photographers. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrived at their destination without encountering any accidents, tickets, injuries, or arrests. According to the New York Times, the chase was “a little careless and irresponsible,” as NYC Mayor Eric Adams told reporters. The press and paparazzi obviously want to get the best picture, Adams remarked. “However, the general welfare must always come first. Even if there wasn’t a “two-hour high speed chase” through the city, Adams claimed that even a ten-minute pursuit could be “extremely dangerous” in a city like New York.
The mayor said, “We have a lot of traffic, a lot of movement, and a lot of people are using our streets. It must have been terrifying, but we are glad Harry and Meghan are safe. Given their relentlessness, it is unsettling to think that paparazzi may have almost caused a catastrophe. Please let people know about this info.
