Rishi Sunak addresses Harry and Meghan's 'car chase' for Harry and Meghan

Rishi Sunak addressed the alleged harassment when asked on Friday. about a «nearly disastrous car chase» in the US.

The prime minister said «cars in New York are not my priority» after being asked about the incident on Friday.

On Tuesday, Prince Harry and Meghan said the 'relentless pursuit' involving paparazzi lasted more than two hours and resulted in 'many close encounters'.

The NYPD said there was incident, but said there were no arrests or injuries.

In a conversation with BBC News at the Seifukan Teahouse in the Shukkeien Garden in Hiroshima, the Prime Minister said: “In general, I would not comment on everything what is connected with the royal family.

Prince Harry and Meghan say they are «relentlessly pursued» 39; after Friday's event. Credit: MEGA

«I'm not aware of the specific incident in question.

«I think that, like all of us, we want to make sure we go about our daily lives safely and security. My job as prime minister is to make sure everyone feels safe in our country.

“That's why we're bringing 20,000 more policemen out into the streets. That's why we give them the authority to deal with things like knife crime.

“Cars in New York are not really my priority or my responsibility, what is my priority and responsibility? safety of people at home. That's why we're bringing more cops out into the streets and giving them the powers they need to keep us safe.»