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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex: Insistent on Retrieving the Pictures by Tuesday
Regal Request Rejected: Harry and Meghan Markle Struggle for Secrecy
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, also known as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, became embroiled in a legal dispute when they demanded that a photo agency surrender the photos taken by paparazzi during their recent New York City encounter. However, the agency firmly declined their request, as stated by their legal representatives.
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The couple described their encounter with New York photographers as “almost catastrophic” and claimed that they required access to the images to bolster their security. In a letter from their legal team, they insisted that the photo agency, Backgrid, furnish them immediately with copies of all images, videos, and films shot on that evening and in the ensuing hours.
In retaliation, Backgrid’s legal team countered, affirming that the royals have no authority to enforce their regulations in the United States. They stressed that in America, ownership rights lie with the proprietor and are not subject to demands from external parties, such as royalty. They advised the Duke and Duchess to recognize that their English rules of royal prerogative hold no sway in the U.S.
#HarryandMeghan INSIST PHOTO AGENCY HANDS OVER FOOTAGE OF ‘PURSUIT’
Agency Retorts: You Mustn’t Obey Monarch’s Standards!!!https://t.co/RvrDBnReIh— Brightly (@BrightlyAgain) May 18, 2023
Backgrid clarified that they had engaged four freelance photographers, one of whom was cycling, to capture snapshots of the couple. They affirmed that their objective was never to cause distress or harm, as their primary tools were their cameras.
The incident drew comparisons to the tragic 1997 accident that claimed the life of Princess Diana, Harry’s mother. The couple alleged that paparazzi pursued them relentlessly for two hours after leaving an event at the Ziegfeld Ballroom. However, law enforcement officials contradicted their account, stating that while the situation was somewhat chaotic, it was overall manageable.
Image agency disputes Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s assertions of a high-intensity paparazzi car chase https://t.co/lTNyiMSSrb
— Insider Life (@InsiderLife) May 18, 2023
The conflict between the Duke and Duchess and the photo agency underscores the continuous tension between the couple and the media. Following their retreat from official royal duties, Harry and Meghan have aimed to set stricter boundaries with the press and safeguard their privacy.
As the legal dispute over the images persists, it remains to be seen how this incident will influence the ongoing discourse regarding the rights and obligations of public figures and the media in the United States.
