Agency ‘refuses to hand over’ Harry and Meghan shots taken during 'near catastrophic' chase

In a statement on Wednesday, a spokesman for Harry and Meghan said the pair and Meghan’s mother 'were involved in a near catastrophic car chase at the hands of a ring of highly aggressive paparazzi'

Harry and Meghan before the alleged car chase in New York City (Andrew/AP)

A photo agency involved in an alleged New York City car chase with Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan Markle has reportedly refused to hand over images of the couple.

Backgrid rejected a demand by the couple to hand over photographs taken during what the pair described as a “near catastrophic” pursuit on Tuesday night, saying Americans “long ago rejected royal prerogative”, the BBC said.