Prince Harry & Meghan Markle involved in ‘car chase’ after awards ceremony in New York, spokesman says

PRINCE Harry and Meghan Markle have been involved in a car chase while driving home from an awards ceremony, the couple's spokesperson claimed today.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, 41, were followed on the streets of New York on Tuesday, it has been claimed.

Harry's representative said the incident, which they alleged lasted for almost two hours, nearly ended in a collision.

The spokesperson said it "resulted in multiple near collisions involving other drivers on the road, pedestrians and two NYPD officers".

They also said Meghan's mum Doria Ragland was in the car at the time.

The spokesperson said: "(It) last(ed) over two hours, resulted in multiple near collisions involving other drivers on the road, pedestrians and two NYPD (New York Police Department) officers."

The couple were in the Big Apple for a Ms Foundation gala where Meghan was presented with the 2023 Women of Vision Award.

They entered and left the venue publicly allowing for pictures.

Harry, 38, Meghan and Doria were staying at a private residence and did not want to compromise the security of their friend's home, it's been reported.

The New York Police Department said the situation had been "challenging", adding: “On Wednesday evening, May 16, the NYPD assisted the private security team protecting the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

"There were numerous photographers that made their transport challenging.

"The Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrived at their destination and there were no reported collisions, summonses, injuries, or arrests in regard.”

The trip from California to New York came as Meghan was being recognised for her work fighting for women's rights before giving a speech about issues that mattered to her.

Meghan and Harry's Archewell Foundation recently donated £2.5million to the Brooklyn-based organisation.

In a full statement their spokesperson said: "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.

"This relentless pursuit, lasting over two hours, resulted in multiple near collisions involving other drivers on the road, pedestrians and two NYPD officers.

"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.

"Dissemination of these images, given the ways in which they were obtained, encourages a highly intrusive practice that is dangerous to all involved."

Piers Morgan said: "A tale of two statements.. one from the Sussexes, the other from the NYPD.

"One says 'near-catastrophic', the other says 'challenging' but no significant incident. Are recollections varying again?"

Speaking to the TalkTV star on Piers Morgan Uncensored tonight, Sunny Singh – who drove Meghan and Harry in his New York taxi at one point in the evening – said the couple “seemed nervous” when they got in.

The cabbie added: “We went a block, we were blocked by a trash truck and all of a sudden paparazzi came out of nowhere and flashes just went off. I saw six paparazzi.

“They were just about to say the location where they were going to go but the paparazzi came and the security guard said ‘Hey listen, just circle back’."

He also said the Duke and Duchess “paid well” for the quick one-block trip, before the couple hopped back into an SUV alongside Meghan’s mum Doria Ragland.