Bethenny Frankel Says Meghan Markle Should ‘Lean’ Into Being ‘Infamous’ After She and Prince Harry ‘Alienated’ Their Fans

Princess Diana's former bodyguard Lee Sansum shared his thoughts on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's alleged "near catastrophic" car chase in New York City. The ex-Royal Military Police officer provided security for the late Princess of Wales and her sons Prince William and Prince Harry during the summer of 1997, prior to Diana's fatal collision that August. In an interview with Fox News Digital, Sansum weighed in on the May 16 incident, during which the Duke and Duchess of Sussex claimed paparazzi relentlessly pursued them and Meghan's mother Doria Ragland for over two hours through the streets of Manhattan.

Meghan Markle's absence from the Gracie Awards on May 23 was a wise move, according to Princess Diana's former bodyguard. Markle, who was named a digital media national winner for the 49th annual awards, did not make an appearance at the ceremony in Los Angeles.The Gracie Awards came just days after the Duchess of Sussex and her husband Prince Harry claimed they had been followed by paparazzi in a "relentless pursuit" after leaving an event in New York City. Lee Sansum, who worked to protect Princess Diana in the summer of 1997 shortly before her death, told Fox News Digital that he supports Markle's decision to skip the event.

car chase claims, according to a new report.“They insist their account of the car chase was absolutely not exaggerated, and for people to say otherwise is so hurtful and out of line,” a source exclusively told Us Weekly.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have received plenty of backlash in response to their car chase allegations, but they’re not letting that stop them from talking about it.“As far as staying out of sight and being scared to show their faces, that’s not going to happen,” the source told the outlet. “[This has] just strengthened their resolve to keep standing up for themselves and speaking out when they feel wronged.”The couple’s rep also shut down speculation that the crash was exaggerated for publicity.“Respectfully, considering the duke’s family history, one would have to think nothing of the couple or anybody associated with them to believe this was any sort of PR stunt,” publicist Ashley Hansen told Page Six, referencing Princess Diana’s fatal car crash while fleeing paparazzi in 1997.

A bridge too far. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been “shocked” by the response to their frightening car chase experience, a source exclusively reveals in the new issue of Us Weekly.

Loose Women star and OK! columnist Judi Love has issued her thoughts and prayers onto Prince Harry and Meghan Markle after news emerged last week that the couple had been involved in a car incident after being chased by paparazzi in New York. Writing in her weekly column, the stand-up comedian also reflected on her recent endeavour to the TV BAFTAs - giving her verdict on the best looks from the evening. She also congratulates first-time-parents-to-be Joel and Hannah Dommett and discusses Beyoncé's ongoing Renaissance tour.

In their corner. Gayle King has stood by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle amid their many royal controversies over the years.

Her two cents. Gayle King chimed in on the debate surrounding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle‘s car chase in New York City.

CBS News' Gayle King said she finds it "troubling" that media figures and members of the public are "downplaying" the paparazzi car chase involving Prince Harry and Meghan Markle that occurred last week in New York City. "I think it was a very unfortunate incident," King told Page Six on Saturday.

says The Sun. A rep for the royal later debunked the rumor stating “This is not true.”The source told the outlet that the room, which is close to the royal’s $15 million Montecito home, was viewed as “an escape place” by the 38-year-old prince.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex (Prince Harry and Meghan Markle) have had some major headlines written about them over the past few months.

Could Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have easily avoided this whole paparazzi mess?

Whoopi Goldberg is raising an eyebrow at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s alleged paparazzi car chase in New York City on Tuesday.

Shortly after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were involved in a two-hour car chase throughout New York City, they requested any photos taken during the ordeal.

Meghan Marke's mum, Doria Ragland, made a very sweet tribute to her grandchildren as she stepped out in New York City on Tuesday night. The yoga teacher joined her daughter and her son-in-law, Prince Harry, as they attended the Ms. Foundation Women of Vision Awards at Ziegfeld Ballroom on 16 May.

Despite being described as "catastrophic," Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's alleged car chase in New York City is not sounding the alarm at Buckingham Palace. Although he offered thoughts and prayers this morning, King Charles' was not referring to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's request for footage has been denied. In a fiery letter, Backgrid, the photo agency that captured footage of the couple's paparazzi car chase, denied the Sussex's request to hand over the recording, ET confirms.

Well, this is kinda heartless, isn’t it?

Not buying it. Whoopi Goldberg weighed in on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s involvement in a “near catastrophic” car chase.

After Meghan Markle, Prince Harry and Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland, were involved in a “near catastrophic car chase” involving paparazzi on Tuesday, photo agency Backgrid USA is responding to claims photographers were aggressively pursuing the Duke and Duchess of Sussex following an event in New York City.

Meghan Markle, Prince Harry and Meghan's mother, Doria Ragland, were involved in a «near catastrophic car chase» involving paparazzi on Tuesday, photo agency Backgrid USA is responding to claims photographers were aggressively pursuing the Duke and Duchess of Sussex following an event in New York City. «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,» the company said in a statement to ET responding to the allegations.