NYPD Addresses ‘Challenging’ Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Car Chase, Says There Were No Collisions

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The New York Police Department confirmed that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were involved in a “challenging” incident after their appearance at the 2023 Women of Vision Awards on Tuesday, May 16.“The NYPD assisted the private security team protecting the Duke and Duchess of Sussex,” the department said in a statement on Wednesday, May 17. “There were numerous photographers that made their transport challenging.”Officials clarified that the Spare author, 38, and his wife, 41, eventually arrived at their destination safely. “There were no reported collisions, summonses, injuries or arrests in regard,” the NYPD added.In order to view the video, please allow Manage CookiesEarlier on Wednesday, a rep for the Sussexes said that the duo and Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland, were leaving the awards ceremony on Tuesday night when they were followed by “a ring of highly aggressive” photographers.“This relentless pursuit, lasting over two hours, resulted in multiple near collisions involving other drivers on the road, pedestrians and two NYPD officers,” the spokesperson continued. “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.”The former actress and the Invictus Games founder were in town for the Ms.

Foundation’s Women of Vision Awards, where Meghan was presented with the Women of Vision honor by activist Gloria Steinem.

According to the ceremony’s website, the Bench author was honored as a “champion of human rights and gender equity” and for her “lifelong advocacy for women and girls.”After the event, an