The family of four has moved from California to the U.K.
A photo agency later contended it was actually Harry and Meghan's security guards who acted recklessly.
The New York City police department confirmed the incident involving photographers and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex but said no injuries, collision or arrests took place.
In 2013, a law called the Succession to the Crown Act ended the centuries-old practice of a younger son superseding an elder daughter in the line of succession.
It is not known whether Harry has seen William and Charles in person since the release of his memoir "Spare."
Three members of the royal family will be notably absent.