Goldberg, a renowned actor-comedian, expressed her skepticism about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's account of the events, particularly in the context of New York. She highlighted that while the couple's spokesperson labeled it a "near-catastrophic car chase," others had a different perspective. The audience chuckled as Goldberg shared her views.
The host went on to say that people in New York were accustomed to dealing with the city's bustling streets, and if car chases were a common occurrence, everyone would still manage to arrive at the theater on time. Goldberg also pointed out that the reference to car chases seemed more appropriate for Los Angeles, where high-speed pursuits often take place.
Goldberg acknowledged that the couple may have encountered aggressive paparazzi, but she didn't believe it escalated to the extent portrayed on television, with cars zooming through the streets. She hinted at the congested nature of New York City's roads as a factor that made such scenarios unrealistic.
Joy Behar, a co-host on The View, supported Goldberg's viewpoint, sharing an anecdote about hearing an ambulance struggling to navigate through the city, illustrating the challenges of maneuvering in a crowded urban environment.
However, not everyone on the panel agreed with Goldberg. Sunny Hostin argued that nobody had claimed it was a high-speed chase. Hostin connected the discussion to the tragic car accident that took the life of Harry's mother, Princess Diana, in Paris in 1997. She empathized with the couple, considering their history and the potential fear they may have felt with aggressive individuals following them around the city on e-bikes and sedans.
A spokesperson for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had previously revealed that the couple, along with Meghan's mother, Doria Ragland, experienced a "near-catastrophic car chase" while returning from a New York gala. According to the spokesperson, this pursuit lasted over two hours, leading to multiple near collisions involving other drivers, pedestrians, and two NYPD officers.
