In a surprising turn of events, the New York City Police Department (NYPD) chief has exposed Meghan Markle’s alleged boasting about being protected by the police.
Contrary to her claims, it has been confirmed that the NYPD did not provide an escort for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex during their recent visit to attend the World Mental Health Day festival in New York City.
On Tuesday, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle embarked on a rather peculiar journey to the event.
They took a seven-car convoy, which circled around a single block.
Starting from a garage near the Equinox Hotel in Hudson Yards, they followed the one-way street protocol and turned left on 33rd Street.
However, instead of reaching their destination, they ended up in another garage on the same street, just 200 feet away from the first one.
The couple’s convoy consisted of seven gas-guzzling, blacked-out SUVs, accompanied by NYPD escorts.
This choice of vehicles seems contradictory to their eco-conscious image.
Nevertheless, after this short trip, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle proceeded to host a panel discussion at the World Mental Health Day festival, marking their first-ever in-person event for their charity, the Archwell Foundation.
A spokesperson for the Sussexes claimed that they had taken stringent safety measures for this occasion.
They stated that a marked NYPD escort accompanied their SUV fleet to ensure their security.
The couple appeared unfazed and were all smiles as they arrived at the Hudson Yards venue on Tuesday.
However, today, the NYPD chief confirmed that the police did not escort Meghan and Harry.
Instead, they were providing security for U.S.
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, who was attending the summit hosted by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
It seems that Meghan’s previous claims of being protected by the police were unfounded.
Interestingly, the FBI has recently issued a warning to New York City residents, urging them to remain vigilant.
This could explain the heavy police escort for Vivek Murthy.
Meanwhile, Meghan and Harry have received little media coverage for their event.
It appears that Meghan’s bragging about police protection has not resonated with the public.
A source recently shared pictures of what a genuine NYPD escort looks like, highlighting the stark differences between a real police escort and the vehicle parade the Sussexes were involved in.
The couple’s convoy consisted of private security vehicles, with only a few police officers present for crowd control.
It is clear that Meghan and Harry went to great lengths to create an illusion of importance and the need for extensive security.
It is worth noting that the police had other more relevant places to guard on that day, including synagogues and being close to the United Nations.
The deliberate display of the Sussexes’ caravan seemed orchestrated to portray them as powerful and in need of heightened security.
However, it is evident that they were not escorted by the NYPD, and the mayor did not pay for their security.
The use of private or hired police officers seems to be the most logical explanation, especially since the mayor previously stated that there would be no official protection or entourage for the couple.
The fact that they employed seven cars for their convoy raises questions about their perceived importance.
This visit to New York City marks Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s return following a previous incident involving aggressive paparazzi.
In May, they were allegedly chased by paparazzi for nearly two hours, resulting in a harrowing experience for the couple.
However, the New York police have since disputed the severity of the incident, stating that they did not consider it to be near-catastrophic.
In conclusion, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s claims of being escorted by the NYPD have been debunked by the police chief.
It seems that Meghan’s assertions about police protection were exaggerated, and their convoy was primarily made up of private security vehicles.
The couple’s attempts to portray themselves as important and in need of extensive security have been met with skepticism.