Duke and Duchess of Sussex 'shocked by reaction to car chase'
The royal couple "insist their account of the car chase was absolutely not exaggerated", according to a source.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been "shocked" by the reaction to their car chase experience.
A spokesperson for the 38-year-old duke and the 41-year-old duchess previously claimed that they were involved in a "near catastrophic car chase" after attending an awards ceremony in New York, and the royals continue to "insist" that they haven't exaggerated their recollections of the night.
A source told Us Weekly: "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."
The duke and duchess - who moved to the US after stepping down as senior members of the royal family - won't be swayed by the reaction to the incident in New York.
The source explained: "As far as staying out of sight and being scared to show their faces, that’s not going to happen. [This has] just strengthened their resolve to keep standing up for themselves and speaking out when they feel wronged."
The royal couple used a New York taxi after leaving the awards show.
Cab driver Sukhcharn Singh - who goes by the name Sonny - previously suggested that their claims might have been exaggerated.
He told the BBC: "New York is the safest place to be - there's police stations, cops on every corner."
On the other hand, a spokesperson for the couple claimed that they were involved in a "near catastrophic car chase".
The spokesperson said: "This relentless pursuit, lasting over two hours, resulted in multiple near collisions involving other drivers on the road, pedestrians and two NYPD officers.
"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."
