In a recent UK court case involving Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, a significant development emerged with the introduction of a letter from the NYPD.
This correspondence hinted at potential impending arrests concerning a dangerous Paparazzi chase the couple was embroiled in the previous year. Despite this revelation, the New York Post reports a lack of substantial evidence to levy charges against anyone. The decision to deny state-funded security for the prince was influenced by a formal letter from the NYPD to London's Metropolitan Police.
This letter characterized the paparazzi's conduct as consistently reckless and hazardous during their pursuit of the Sussexes through Manhattan in May.
Sources within the NYPD indicated a thorough investigation, jointly conducted with the Manhattan District Attorney's Office, had taken place. However, it seems unlikely that charges will be brought forth. Interestingly, the probe not only spotlighted the reckless behavior of the paparazzi but also shed light on failures within Harry and Meghan's security team. Police sources revealed that the couple's reluctance to adhere to a planned stop with the paparazzi exacerbated the challenging circumstances during the incident.
Harry's insistence on someone being held accountable hinges on the availability of evidence, which is currently lacking, as noted by another source familiar with the situation. The official letter from the NYPD was dispatched to the Metropolitan Police of London on December 6th, 2023, as part of the London High Court's deliberation on a lawsuit filed by Prince Harry against the British government. This legal action sought to reinstate the tax-funded police protection he lost upon stepping back from the royal family in 2020.
The letter from the NYPD outlined instances of reckless disregard for traffic laws and persistently dangerous behavior by the paparazzi during the incident. It described how the security team, including an NYPD lead car, had to take evasive actions to avoid collisions with pursuing vehicles. Despite indications of sufficient evidence to arrest two individuals for reckless endangerment, an additional letter inadvertently included in the legal filing has caused confusion.
This letter, mistakenly sent to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's security team, identified two suspects potentially facing arrest for reckless endangerment during the high-speed chase. Despite this development, the High Court ultimately denied Harry's request for heightened security. The inclusion of this letter, reportedly provided by Harry's own lawyer, briefly offered a sense of vindication for the royal couple. However, any relief was short-lived, and it may inadvertently contribute to the scrutiny the couple faced following the incident.
Their claims of a harrowing and relentless pursuit by aggressive paparazzi after leaving the Women of Vision Awards Gala were met with skepticism by the media and New Yorkers alike. Many doubted the plausibility of such a chase amidst the congested and gridlocked city streets. Voices like Whoopi Goldberg's on The View added to the skepticism, questioning the couple's credibility. An anonymous friend of the royal family echoed these sentiments, expressing confusion over their pursuit of public appearances if they sought a quieter life away from the royal spotlight.
