Page 28 | Harry and Meghan and Doria car accident?

OneFrenchEgg · 2023-05-17T14:19:30+00:00

Just heard this on the radio, does anyone have an actual source? Can't see it anywhere yet, I'm sure that is what I heard, assume not 'serious' as in risk to them?

Butitsnotfunnyisititsserious · 17/05/2023 21:53

*So backgrid are saying the only ones driving erratically were H&Ms own security.

I feel like this is going to get very interesting….*

Can't wait. The truth will come out..

SilentHedges · 17/05/2023 21:53

Puzzledandpissedoff · 17/05/2023 21:45

The fact that all the papers are quoting ‘near catastrophic’ (with the quote marks) shows that this is what they have been told. By Omid Scobie presumably, as he’s the one who ‘broke’ the story

But Scobie indicated on his own Twitter that "a spokesperson said ..." so unless he's being even more disingenuous than usual it doesn't look as if the original story came from him?

Meghan and Harry use Omid to leak/break news. They are the "Spokesperson" he refers to.

Omids latest tweet is about how no one in the Royal family has reached out to see if H and M are OK. A million eye rolls...

LadyShimura · 17/05/2023 21:55

How does he know if the RF has reached out or not. Not everything has to be made public.

PicturesOfDogs · 17/05/2023 21:55

MmaRra · 17/05/2023 21:49

I wouldn't expect anything else from the 'freelance contributors' aka paparazzi. As if the paps are going to admit they behaved like a pack of wolves hounding and chasing down prey.

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I’m sure that there will be multiple investigations into this now.

I’m sure the police will be doing their own one, as it doesn’t look good in them at all that apparently police officers, pedestrians and other motorists were involved in these near collisions, lasting over two hours, and not a single arrest was made.

I’m sure they’ll be investigating, what can only be described as total and utter incompetence on their part if this is true, in very great detail.

SilentHedges · 17/05/2023 21:56

LadyShimura · 17/05/2023 21:55

How does he know if the RF has reached out or not. Not everything has to be made public.

Omid knows to say the Royal Family havent reached because that's what H&M have told him. He's their mouthpiece.

PicturesOfDogs · 17/05/2023 21:57

LadyShimura · 17/05/2023 21:55

How does he know if the RF has reached out or not. Not everything has to be made public.

Well quite.

Hasn’t he literally just testified saying he doesn’t even know them that well?

LadyShimura · 17/05/2023 21:58

SilentHedges · 17/05/2023 21:56

Omid knows to say the Royal Family havent reached because that's what H&M have told him. He's their mouthpiece.

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Not a very good one, apparently.

Mackerson · 17/05/2023 22:03

I don't think it was Scobie because it seems like quite a few news outlets were told. It sounds like a press release was sent out by their PR dept on the day he started his second court case against the uk govt over security.

SerafinasGoose · 17/05/2023 22:03

bathsh3ba · 17/05/2023 15:54

Don't believe a word of it. Timing is highly suspect and they wouldn't have had to break the news themselves if it was as big a deal as they say. This is plumbing new depths even for them.

Oh, come off it. What have they done that is SO absolutely terrible it deserves the status of utter pariah? Insulted the anointed?

You never know - much as people persist in the face of all evidence to the contrary in thinking the Windsors smell of roses and shit little gold nuggets - some of Harry's complaints might actually be legitimate. I know - radical or what?

For one, his awful family's manipulation of the media is thoroughly transparent, and if that bunch aren't a set of unrepentant racists (when there's a documented track-record a mile long illustrating exactly this and not exempting Harry), I will stew the entire contents of my knicker-drawer in boiling vinegar and eat them with a knife and fork.

Harry and Meghan are not much better and certainly no worse than the rest of these overprivileged idiots. Their saving grace is that at least they've buggered off and are no longer this country's problem.

Would that we could say as much for the rest.

Puzzledandpissedoff · 17/05/2023 22:05

So the spokesman must have contacted Omid?

Looks like it, yes, and as SilentHedges just pointed out the source of the story could easily have been H&M themselves

I just don’t believe a ‘near catastrophic’ car ‘chase’ lasting ‘over two hours’ would have gone unnoticed by an entire city, and had to rely on a H&M spokesman

Neither do I; as PPs have said it would have been all over social media long before that, which is another reason it's so obviously overblown

Looking on the bright side though, we didn't have long to wait before this particular account was largely debunked - some of them rumble on for ages, but at least we were spared that

mixedrecycling · 17/05/2023 22:15

MrsDanversGlidesAgain · 17/05/2023 21:46

If it's good enough for the Dutch army it's good enough for the prazzi

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Genius. I look forward to something similar at the next state occasion here 😂

Viviennemary · 17/05/2023 22:19

I just heard about this on ITV news at 10 seems like it has been wildly exaggerated according to witnesses.

mixedrecycling · 17/05/2023 22:19

SerafinasGoose · 17/05/2023 22:03

Oh, come off it. What have they done that is SO absolutely terrible it deserves the status of utter pariah? Insulted the anointed?

You never know - much as people persist in the face of all evidence to the contrary in thinking the Windsors smell of roses and shit little gold nuggets - some of Harry's complaints might actually be legitimate. I know - radical or what?

For one, his awful family's manipulation of the media is thoroughly transparent, and if that bunch aren't a set of unrepentant racists (when there's a documented track-record a mile long illustrating exactly this and not exempting Harry), I will stew the entire contents of my knicker-drawer in boiling vinegar and eat them with a knife and fork.

Harry and Meghan are not much better and certainly no worse than the rest of these overprivileged idiots. Their saving grace is that at least they've buggered off and are no longer this country's problem.

Would that we could say as much for the rest.

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Where on earth do the rest of the Windsors fit into this situation?

Unless you think they possess some sort of influence with the NYPD, which seems a bit unlikely?

TakeInIroning · 17/05/2023 22:27

4plusthehound · 17/05/2023 19:12

It is truly jaw dropping.

People have completey lost all sense.

It is very disturbing.

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In order to say, as you do that it is jaw dropping etc, then you first have to believe that it happened.

Of course, you are free to do this-I believe some people believe in dragons and elves-

However, if you believe what the Police Department has said then you may first of all, want to review the situation.

If you do this, with your common sense hat on- you will then move towards the conclusion that nothing can be jaw dropping if it didn't actually happen.

Which it didn't.

If you don't move toward that conclusion-and you can do it at your own pace-then PM me, as I have a bridge I want to sell you.

Mysterian · 17/05/2023 22:31

Is this going to be like that time Meghan escaped an inferno at that South African housing unit and it turned out a heater in a mansion was a bit smokey?

Sagharbor · 17/05/2023 22:31

@Ihavenoauthority @CosmosQueen

Don't be so dismissive about other people's pain.

Its easy to find answers a bout this on Google. This chase is widely reported.

Police were involved. Meghan and Harry at some point had to go to the 19th NYPD precinct. There was a taxi involved (on advice of the police). At some point they were on FDR doing 80. The whole ordeal, from start to finish took about 2 hours.

No one said the entire thing was a high speed chase. But, it was, nonetheless, a chase.

A link from CBS NYC news paints a clearer picture:

https://twitter.com/Mrs_K_Suleiman/status/1658900618809942026?s=20

Sagharbor · 17/05/2023 22:33

Mysterian · 17/05/2023 22:31

Is this going to be like that time Meghan escaped an inferno at that South African housing unit and it turned out a heater in a mansion was a bit smokey?

Another post, dismissing someone's legitimate fears.

I imagine if it was your child in that mansion, as a mother, you'd have reacted in a similar manner.

Twatalert · 17/05/2023 22:33

Mysterian · 17/05/2023 22:31

Is this going to be like that time Meghan escaped an inferno at that South African housing unit and it turned out a heater in a mansion was a bit smokey?

😂😂😂 they weren't even in the house during the inferno so it's possible they werent in the car either.

mixedrecycling · 17/05/2023 22:36

A 'housing unit', please...!

Sagharbor · 17/05/2023 22:40

@Puzzledandpissedoff

Of course this chase would have been catastrophic!

Not necessarily for Meghan and Harry, but for the pedestrians and other bystanders. Its New York city, there's a lot of foot traffic.

Didn't Sophie's motorcade (duchess of Edinburgh) run over an 80 year old woman this week? and Sophie has sent her thoughts and prayers?

Yes, this NYC chase, would definitely have been catastrophic. Do not minimize it just because Meghan and Harry are involved.

Sagharbor · 17/05/2023 22:41

Twatalert · 17/05/2023 22:33

😂😂😂 they weren't even in the house during the inferno so it's possible they werent in the car either.

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But their son was in the house. And you think it is something to laugh about?

RightWhereYouLeftMe · 17/05/2023 22:42

Bluebells1970 · 17/05/2023 21:27

Backgrid have released this:

"At BACKGRID USA Inc., we value transparency and ethics in journalism, which include providing fair and factual responses to claims. We are aware of Prince Harry's statement regarding an alleged 'near catastrophic car chase' involving himself, Meghan Markle, and her mother, in New York City on Tuesday night. We want to clarify that we have received photos and videos of last night's events from four freelance photographers, three of whom were in cars and one of whom was riding a bicycle. It is important to note that these photographers have a professional responsibility to cover newsworthy events and personalities, including public figures such as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle."
"According to the accounts given by these freelance contributors, they were covering the couple's stay in New York City, including the possibility of a dinner after an award ceremony. They had no intention of causing any distress or harm, as their only tool was their cameras. A few of the photos even show Meghan Markle smiling inside a cab," Backgrid continued. "The photographers report that one of the four SUVs from Prince Harry's security escort was driving in a manner that could be perceived as reckless. The vehicle was seen blocking off streets, and in one video, it is shown being pulled over by the police. We understand that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's security detail had a job to do, and we respect their work. We do, however, want to point out that according to the photographers present, there were no near-collisions or near-crashes during this incident. The photographers have reported feeling that the couple was not in immediate danger at any point.At BACKGRID USA Inc., we do not condone any form of harassment or illegal activity. We are taking Prince Harry's allegations seriously and will be conducting a thorough investigation into the matter."

Well they would say that, wouldn't they.

Although presumably they will have a huge number of photos/videos of the evening.

AuroraCake · 17/05/2023 22:42

Sagharbor · 17/05/2023 22:33

Another post, dismissing someone's legitimate fears.

I imagine if it was your child in that mansion, as a mother, you'd have reacted in a similar manner.

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I think that is a matter of personality and individual difference. Some people do not spooked easily. Some people are outcome focussed. Nothing happened. No need to panic. Some people are different.

mixedrecycling · 17/05/2023 22:44

Why didn't the NYPD intervene and arrest anyone putting members of the public in danger? It might take a little while to become aware, but surely over the course of two hours they would have been able to catch up with the situation and arrest those people driving on pavements etc?

It seems very incompetent of them. What would they do if there was an individual posing a danger to the public in a different context?

AuroraCake · 17/05/2023 22:47

I’m sure they would. But they say there was no big deal. And now stories are coming out about them being home in 20 minutes.