‘Duke (and Duchess) of hazard’: how US and UK press covered the Harry and Meghan car chase story

Harry and Meghan in New York. Photograph: Andrew Kelly/Reuters

The US media covered the Sussexes’ claims that they were involved in a “near catastrophic” two-hour car chase with paparazzi in New York with mixed interest.

Tabloids such as the New York Post have lapped up the story with expected relish, whereas broadsheets such as the New York Times and Washington Post have approached the story with a sense of moderation.