Prince Harry and Meghan Markle experienced a dangerous car chase in New York on Tuesday night involving paparazzi, a spokesperson for the couple said Wednesday. The incident occurred after Henry and Meghan attended an awards show in the US financial city, and Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland, was also in the vehicle.
The spokesman described the chase as “almost catastrophic” and said the paparazzi were extremely aggressive. The relentless chase could have caused accidents with other vehicles, pedestrians, and even two police officers. The statement stressed that people’s safety should not be put at risk for the sake of public interest in well-known figures.
The NYPD confirmed that numerous photographers made the couple’s journey a challenge, but no collisions, injuries, or arrests were reported. Henry and Meghan made it to their destination without serious mishap. However, a source close to the couple revealed that they were chased by several vehicles whose drivers did not identify themselves and behaved recklessly, endangering everyone involved.
Henry has had a complicated relationship with the media for some time and has blamed press intrusion for the death of his mother, Princess Diana. In this pursuit, the fears and security concerns that have accompanied Henry due to his traumatic past were revived. The couple left the royal family in 2020 and moved to the United States due to the intense media scrutiny they were under.
The car chase in New York is a reminder of the challenges they face as public figures and the need for boundaries and safeguards to protect their safety. Henry has been involved in multiple legal disputes with the British media since his move to California, fighting against intrusion into his private life and defending his right to privacy and security.