Prince Harry and Meghan Markle involved in ‘near catastrophic car chase’ involving paparazzi

Prince Harry’s spokesperson has said that the Duke of Sussex, Meghan and her mother have been involved in what was described as a ‘near catastrophic car chase’ involving paparazzi after an awards ceremony in Manhattan.

A statement said the ‘relentless pursuit’ went on for more than two hours.

But the New York police department offered a more cautious take on last night’s incident

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