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<p>The <strong>Duke and Duchess of Sussex</strong> were allegedly involved in an hours-long &#8220;near catastrophic car chase&#8221; with paparazzi. The event eerily harkens back to the memory of Prince Harry&#8217;s mother&#8217;s tragic death in 1997.</p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">Harry And Meghan Feared For Their Life In &#8216;Hours-Long Car Chase&#8217; With Paparazzi, Spokesman Says</h3>
<p><a href="https://dev.theshaderoom.com/prince-harry-meghan-markle-dine-at-harlem-restaurant-donates-25k-to-their-employee-relief-fund/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Prince Harry</strong></a> and <a href="https://dev.theshaderoom.com/meghan-markle-planned-to-have-a-single-girl-summer-before-meeting-prince-harry/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Meghan Markle</strong></a>, as well as Markle&#8217;s mother, Dorian Ragland, were reportedly <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/royal-family/harry-meghan-car-chase-paparazzi-b2340661.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">pursued by paparazzi</a> Tuesday night, according to the <em>Independent</em>. The trio had just attended a charity awards ceremony by the Ms. Foundation for Women in New York City, where Meghan was honored.</p>
<p>The event marked the couple&#8217;s first public sighting since King Charles III&#8217;s coronation.</p>
<p>According to the couple&#8217;s spokesperson, the Duke and Duchess feared for their lives as six cars chased them and their convey for &#8220;over two hours.&#8221;</p>
<blockquote><p>“Last night, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and Ms. Ragland were involved in a near catastrophic car chase at the hands of a ring of highly aggressive paparazzi,” the statement confirmed.</p></blockquote>
<p>The pursuit reportedly resulted in multiple near collisions involving other drivers, pedestrians, and two NYPD (New York Police Department) officers.</p>
<p>Video taken before the alleged car chase shows the couple entering and exiting the venue, surrounded by a throng of photographers.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, pictures have started popping up on social media of Harry, Meghan, and her mother sitting in the back of a taxi.</p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;(This is just) a small glimpse at the defense and decoys required to end the harassment,&#8221; the couple&#8217;s spokesperson said. &#8220;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.&#8221;</p></blockquote>
<p>The couple&#8217;s rep added that posting these images &#8220;encourages a highly intrusive practice that is dangerous to all involved.”</p>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;">NYPD, Mayor, Photo Agency Couple&#8217;s Alleged Taxi Driver Downplay The Incident</h3>
<p>However, the NYPD, who provided a security escort convey, didn&#8217;t seem to see the situation in the same way. The department described the incident with the evening incident with paparazzi as &#8220;challenging.&#8221;</p>
<p>However, it added that there were &#8220;no reported collisions, summonses, injuries or arrests,&#8221; the <em>Independent</em> reports.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, NYC Mayor Eric Adams characterized the photographers&#8217; conduct as &#8220;reckless.&#8221; But, added it was &#8220;hard to believe&#8221; that a high-speed two-hour chase could have taken place in the city&#8217;s notorious traffic jams.</p>
<p>Adams did acquiesce that even “if it’s 10 minutes, a 10-minute chase is extremely dangerous in New York City.”</p>
<p>A man claiming to be their taxi driver <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/05/17/harry-meghan-car-crash-paparazzi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">told the Washington Post</a>: “It wasn’t like a car chase in a movie.&#8221;</p>
<p>Additionally, Backgrid USA, the photo agency accused of trailing the former royal couple, <a href="https://twitter.com/jomilleweb/status/1658932841424756738" target="_blank" rel="noopener">tweeted</a> a lengthy statement dispelling their accusations.</p>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;">News Reports Of NYC Paparazzi Chase Harkens Tragic Death Of Harry&#8217;s Mother, Princess Diana</h3>
<p>Harry&#8217;s sensitive response to the situation likely stems from the death of his mother, Princess Diana. She <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/royal-family/spare-harry-diana-death-accident-b2257091.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">was killed in a high-speed chase in Paris back in 1997</a>, the <em>Independent</em> reports.</p>
<p>The vehicle crashed after her driver attempted to flee the paparazzi, according to the <em>Independent</em>.</p>
<p>In fact, Harry and Meghan both moved to the United States after abdicating from their royal roles in 2020.</p>
<p>The couple said they left the United Kingdom mainly because of the intense media and tabloid harassment.</p>
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