The The Duke and Duchess of Sussex was accused of engaging in a “nearly catastrophic car chase” that lasted for hours with the paparazzi. This event brings back memories of the tragic death of Prince Harry’s mother in 1997.
Harry and Meghan fear for their lives in ‘Hourly Car Chase’ with the paparazzi, Spokesperson says
Prince Harry And Meghan Markleas well as Markle’s mother, Dorian Ragland, is said to have been chased by the paparazzi on Tuesday night, according to the newspaper. Independence. The trio has just attended the charity award ceremony of Ms. Foundation for Women in New York City, where Meghan was honored.
The event marked the couple’s first public appearance since the coronation of King Charles III.
According to a spokesman for the couple, the Duke and Duchess feared for their lives as six cars chased them and carried them for “more than two hours”.
“Last night, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and Mrs Ragland engaged in an almost catastrophic car chase at the hands of an extremely aggressive group of paparazzi,” the statement confirmed.
According to reports, the chase resulted in multiple near collisions involving other drivers, pedestrians, and two NYPD (New York Police Department) officers.
Video taken before the car chase shows the couple entering and leaving the venue, surrounded by photographers.
Meanwhile, photos started appearing on social media of Harry, Meghan and her mother sitting in the back of a taxi.
A spokesperson for the couple said: “(This is just) a glimpse into the defences and decoys needed to put an end to harassment. “While being a public figure comes with a degree of public concern, that should never come at the expense of anyone’s safety.”
The couple’s rep added that posting these images “encourages a highly intrusive behavior that endangers all involved.”
NYPD, Mayor, Couple’s Alleged Taxi Driver Photo Agency downplays incident
However, the NYPD, which provides security escort services, does not seem to see the situation the same way. The ministry described the incident, which happened on the evening with the paparazzi, as “challenging”.
However, it added that “no collisions, summons, injuries or arrests have been reported”. Independence report.
Meanwhile, NYC Mayor Eric Adams described the photographers’ behavior as “reckless”. However, he added that it was “hard to believe” that a two-hour high-speed chase could take place in the city’s notorious traffic jams.
Adams admitted that even “if it’s only 10 minutes, a 10-minute chase is extremely dangerous in New York City.”
“It’s not like a car chase in the movies,” a man claiming to be their taxi driver told the Washington Post.
In addition, Backgrid USA, the photo company accused of spying on the former royal couple, tweeted a long statement dispelled their accusations.
News Report on NYC Paparazzi Chase Harkens Tragic death of Harry’s mother, Princess Diana
Harry’s sensitive reaction to the situation can be traced back to the death of his mother, Princess Diana. She was killed in a high-speed chase in Paris in 1997, Independence report.
The car crashed after her driver tried to run away from the paparazzi. Independence.
In fact, Harry and Meghan both moved to the United States after relinquishing their royal roles in 2020.
The couple said they left the UK mainly because of intense media and tabloid harassment.
