Meghan Markle, Prince Harry involved in NYC paparazzi chaseROYAL FAMILY

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are “extremely upset and shaken” after being involved in a “near-catastrophic” paparazzi chase in New York City on Tuesday night.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who were traveling with Markle’s mom, Doria Ragland, were frighteningly pursued by photographers after leaving the Ziegfeld Theater — where the

The trio left the event in an SUV around 10 p.m., and were immediately followed by around 12 paparazzi, we’re told.

They eventually decided to ditch their original vehicle and jump into a yellow cab in hopes of evading photogs.

Insider“It started off with 12 paparazzi, then ended up with four chasing [Meghan, Harry and Doria].”

A source claims that one cameraman hit a car while another almost ran over an NYPD officer during the “near-fatal” chase.

Insider“Their security tried their best to lose [photographers].”

Once in the taxi, Harry used his cellphone to record the ensuing melee. We’re told security was also recording to gather evidence.

Paparazzi were confronted by uniformed police officers, but ignored warnings and continued chasing the trio, we hear.

Rep for the Sussexes“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 paparaz

Rep for the Sussexes“...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.”

Our source calls the incident “absolutely shocking” and says Ragland, who is 66 years old, was particularly “terrified” by the ordeal.

Source“Everyone is still upset, to say the least. It was horrific.”

Harry has frequently spoken of his heartbreak over the untimely death of his mother, Princess Diana, who died in a car crash at age 36 while being chased by paparazzi in Paris.

In 2019’s ITV documentary “Harry & Meghan: An African Journey,” the estranged royal told reporter Tom Bradby that he thinks of his late mom every time a camera flashes.

Prince Harry“Being part of this family, in this role, in this job, every single time I see a camera, every single time I hear a click, every single time I see a flash, it takes m

Prince Harry“So in that respect, it’s the worst reminder of her life, as opposed to the best.”

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