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So that apparent car chase with Harry and Megan lasted 10 minutes and not 2 hours. The cabbie picked them up off the street, they were followed by -- (edited)

Posted by Krusty (aka Krustylu) May 18 '23, 04:50

paparazzi who were taking pictures and video every second they could and so they directed the cabbie to take them to the precinct which he did. They didn't want to be followed back to where they were staying. He said it wasn't a scary ride just outrageous and they were friendly but quiet during the ride.

It didn't make sense when the story came out yesterday as car chases don't really happen much in the city as you can't get far before hitting traffic or a light. Also, 2 hours would get you far from Manhattan. You can get way out on Long Island or deep into NJ if you drove for 2 hours.

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From the account I read, the cab ride took place after they were first “pursued” in their own vehicle -- (edited) - znufrii 🦄 May 18, 06:26 1
- Security not “properly stage-managed”, says former royal bodyguard -- (link) - znufrii 🦄 May 18, 06:34
They...take a cab? I mean, all for letting go of the monarchy, but get a driver. -- nm - JaxSean May 18, 06:11 4
- I'm not sure what the situation was there and why they didn't have a private car w/a driver. They had a body guard with them who rode shotgun in the - Krusty May 18, 06:13 3
  - They had their own car and driver as well, from the accounts I’m reading. Guessing they were trying to sneak home in the cab thinking the paps would chase the car. -- (edited) - znufrii 🦄 May 18, 06:31 1
    - Hmm, that would at least seem plausible -- nm - JaxSean May 18, 07:21
  - or a set up -- nm* - decline May 18, 06:17

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So that apparent car chase with Harry and Megan lasted 10 minutes and not 2 hours. The cabbie picked them up off the street, they were followed by -- (edited)

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