The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan, along with Meghan's mother, Doria Ragland, were reportedly involved in a dangerous car chase with paparazzi in New York after attending an awards ceremony. The incident occurred following their first public appearance since the coronation of King Charles, where Meghan received a Woman of Vision award. The duke's spokesperson described the pursuit as "relentless," lasting over two hours and involving multiple near collisions with other drivers, pedestrians, and even two NYPD officers.
According to reports, the paparazzi chase included several blacked-out vehicles with unidentified individuals driving recklessly, endangering the convoy and those around them. Violations included driving on the sidewalk, running red lights, reversing down one-way streets, using phones while driving, taking photographs while driving, and illegally blocking moving vehicles. Uniformed police officers apparently confronted the individuals involved multiple times, but they managed to evade capture and continued the pursuit.
The duke and duchess, who are aware of the heightened attention they receive during public events, reportedly exited and entered the venue publicly, allowing paparazzi to take pictures. However, the subsequent chase was deemed potentially fatal and dangerous. The couple was staying at a private residence and wanted to protect the security of their friend's home. The incident was captured on security footage, and there is additional evidence supporting the timeline and circumstances.
The New York Police Department (NYPD) spokesperson stated they had no information regarding the incident. This is not the first time Prince Harry and Meghan have faced intrusive and illegal actions by the paparazzi. In 2020, they received an apology from a US news agency after drones were allegedly used to capture unauthorized pictures of their son, Archie, at their home in Los Angeles. They have also taken legal action to protect their privacy and security in the past.
Recently, Prince Harry launched a second legal challenge against the UK Home Office regarding his security arrangements, claiming that the decision not to allow him to pay for police protection while in the UK was unlawful.
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