Prince Harry, his wife, Meghan Markle, and his mother, Doria Ragland, were reportedly involved in a “near fatal” car chase. The three were in New York to attend the Women of Vision Foundation Awards, and the chase ensued.
Harry and Meghan released a statement condemning the paparazzi for stalking. The incident happened shortly after Harry was informed that the British police were not for hire for his family.
Read on to learn more.
Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Are In A Car Chase
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A spokesperson for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle has confirmed that the couple and their mother Doria Ragland were in a “near fatal” car chase. The incident happened after the trio flew to New York to attend the Women of Vision Foundation Awards.
One source claims Page Six that one of the paparazzi hit a car during the chase, while another nearly ran over an NYPD officer in the melee. They said, “It started with 12 paparazzi, then ended with four chases [Meghan, Harry, and Doria]. Their security is trying their best to lose [photographers].”
The insider also revealed that Harry used his phone in the car to take videos of the paparazzi chasing them. Their security team also recorded several videos to collect evidence for the New York police.
‘Relentless Chase’ Lasts Over ‘Two Hours’
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Shortly after news of the car chase broke, Harry and Meghan’s representatives released a statement. It read: “Last night, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and Miss Ragland were involved in a near-catastrophic car chase at the hands of a very aggressive group of paparazzi.”
The statement continued, “This relentless pursuit, which lasted two hours, resulted in several near collisions involving other drivers on the road, a pedestrian, and two NYPD officers. While being a public figure comes with a level of interest from the public, it is not should sacrifice anyone’s safety.”
More sources have also spoken of the “absolutely shocking” incident. They said Ragland was “horrified” by the experience and that “Everyone is still upset, to say the least.” Harry and Meghan are reportedly still in New York after the incident.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams also slammed the paparazzi for the “near-fatal” incident. follow People magazineThe mayor called the pursuit “reckless” and also referred to the death of Princess Diana, saying, “I don’t think there are many of us who don’t remember how [Prince Harry’s] mother died…”
Prince Harry Heartbroken By His Mother’s Death
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The Duke of Sussex has always been open about how devastated he was when his mother, Princess Diana, tragically died. The Royal, known as the “people’s princess,” died at the age of 36 in a car accident after paparazzi chased her in Paris, France.
In 2019, Harry had an interview with ITV for the documentary “Harry & Meghan: An African Journey.” He spoke to reporter Tom Bradby and said he thinks of his late mother every time he sees the camera flash.
He said, “Being a part of this family, in this role, in this job, every time I see a camera, every time I hear a click, every time I see a flash, it takes me right back. So, in that respect, it was the worst reminder of his life, compared to the best.”
Prince Harry Is Drawing Up His Security Protocol
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Harry and Meghan’s car chase happened hours after the Duke was informed that British police were not for hire. The prince has battled the UK government over providing adequate security for his family.
According to a statement by the UK Home Office, allowing Harry to pay for private police would create the idea that “wealthy individuals can ‘buy’ Protective Security from specialist police officers.” Harry’s former security guard was removed after he and Meghan stepped down from senior Royal positions in 2020.
Amid drama over security details, Harry was recently in the UK for the official coronation of his father, King Charles III. Instead, Meghan did not attend the celebration and stayed at their home in California to celebrate their son Archie’s birthday.
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