THE Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Megan, were involved in a “near catastrophic car chase” in New York on Tuesday evening.
Megan’s mother Doria Ragland was also in the vehicle.
In a statement, the prince’s spokesperson said the “relentless pursuit” lasted for over two hours and involved the paparazzi.
It happened after Prince Harry and Megan attended the Ms. Foundation Women of Vision Awards in New York.
US media reported that the chase resulted in near collisions with other drivers on the road, pedestrians and police officers.
The New York Police Department (NYPD) is yet confirm knowledge of the incident, but the BBC reported that the prince’s spokesman said, “While being a public figure comes with a level of interest from the public, it should never come at the cost of anyone’s safety.”
The spokesperson said, “Dissemination of these images, given the ways in which they were obtained, encourages a highly intrusive practice that is dangerous to all in involved.”
This was couple’s first public appearance together since the King’s Coronation which only Prince Harry attended.
