Should the paparazzi be banned? A dramatic car chase in New York City on Tuesday brought back memories of the death of a princess.
Harry in chilling replay of Diana car chase
Should the paparazzi be banned? A dramatic car chase in New York City on Tuesday brought back memories of the death of a princess.
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Prince HarryThe second son of Britain's King Charles III. He decided to leave the UK to move to the USA in 2020. and his wife Meghan MarkleAn American actress and the wife of Prince Harry. Also known as the Duchess of Sussex. were leaving an awards show in New York CityA city in the US. It is the biggest city in New York state. when they were spotted by photographers. They say that the photographers chased their car for two hours, nearly causing them to crash with other cars and people.
The couple say the photographers, who are known as paparazziPhotographers who take photos of celebrities as they go about their normal lives to sell to newspapers and magazines., are to blame for a very dangerous situation.
Members of the British royal family are some of the most famousVery well-known. people in the world. Lots of peope want to know what they are doing. Photographers sell their pictures to newspapers and magazines.
Prince Harry has spoken against the paparazzi many times. In 1997, his mother Diana, Princess of Wales, was killed in a car crash in France. The car she was in was being chased by photographers at the time.
Many people blame the paparazzi for Diana's death.
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Some say dealing with paparazzi is just part of being famous. Many famous people choose to share their lives with others. It is not against the law to take someone's picture in a publicOrdinary people in the community or a place where everyone is allowed to go. place. Some less well-known celebrities rely on paparazzi to take their pictures and make them more famous.
But others say choice is key. Celebrities may choose to share their own photos online, but many say being followed every day by photographers is very harmful.
Yes! Nobody needs the paparazzi. Their actions harm celebrities' mental health and can even be dangerous.
No! A ban is too far. People should not be banned from taking pictures in public places. And many celebrities choose to be famous.
Should the paparazzi be banned?
Keywords
Prince Harry - The second son of Britain's King Charles III. He decided to leave the UK to move to the USA in 2020.
Meghan Markle - An American actress and the wife of Prince Harry. Also known as the Duchess of Sussex.
New York City - A city in the US. It is the biggest city in New York state.
Paparazzi - Photographers who take photos of celebrities as they go about their normal lives to sell to newspapers and magazines.
Famous - Very well-known.
Public - Ordinary people in the community or a place where everyone is allowed to go.
Harry in chilling replay of Diana car chase
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Prince Harry - The second son of Britain's King Charles III. He decided to leave the UK to move to the USA in 2020.
Meghan Markle - An American actress and the wife of Prince Harry. Also known as the Duchess of Sussex.
New York City - A city in the US. It is the biggest city in New York state.
Paparazzi - Photographers who take photos of celebrities as they go about their normal lives to sell to newspapers and magazines.
Famous - Very well-known.
Public - Ordinary people in the community or a place where everyone is allowed to go.