A spokesman for the couple said in a statement that Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, were involved in a “near-destructive car chase” on the streets of New York on Tuesday night. Now the taxi driver who took the Duke of Sussex during the event has told his intense experience in front of the media.
The driver, who identified himself as Carlos, said he took the royal couple to the hotel where they were staying and took them to various places in the city, including the United Nations building and the 9/11 memorial. Furthermore, he assures that he did not know who his passengers were until he saw paparazzi following them on the streets.
,it was crazy Cars and motorcycles were everywhere trying to get close to him. I was just trying to drive carefully and follow the instructions given by them,” said the taxi driver.
“You can tell they love each other very much. I hope they find the peace and happiness they are looking for.”
carlos said harry and meghan They were very kind and friendly with her and even invited her to have coffee when they finished their tour. “He told me he really likes New York and that they wanted to know the real life of the people, He asked me about my family, my job, my dreams. He was very humble and simple,” he said.
The driver acknowledges that he was honored to be their taxi driver and wishes them the best of luck in their new lives. ,they are a very nice couple And this shows that they love each other very much. I hope he finds the peace and happiness he is looking for.”
One of the most mediated couples in the world
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are one of World’s most popular and controversial couple, Since they met in 2016, their love story has been marked by media scrutiny, family tensions and controversial decisions.
In 2020 he surprised the world by announcing resigned from his royal duties and their transfer to the United States, where they have sought more private and independent life, However, this decision has not freed him from being targeted by the paparazzi, who have harassed him on several occasions, even risking his safety. The last time this week, when Harry and Meghan were involved in a “near-destructive car chase” by photographers in New York, according to their spokesman.
The couple went to a charity event in New York City Meghan receives award for her humanitarian work, It was when he was leaving the ceremony that he was harassed by multiple vehicles for over two hours, creating a dangerous situation for both him and other drivers and pedestrians.
An incident reminiscent of Diana of Wales
Harry and Meghan have repeatedly expressed their discomfort at the aggressive treatment of the press, which reminds them of the suffering of the prince’s mother, diana of wales Died in 1997 in a car accident while fleeing the paparazzi in Paris.
The couple have taken legal action against some media outlets violates your right to privacy And collect illegal information about them. Despite the difficulties, Harry and Meghan have continued with their personal and professional projects, such as the Archwell Foundation, the Archwell Audio production company, and the agreement with Netflix to create audiovisual content.
Furthermore, the couple has expanded their family with the birth of their second daughter, lillibet diana In June 2022.