MOSCOW, October 2 (RIA Novosti) – Prince William is taking legal action against photographers for pursuing his son during his walks in London with his nanny, The London Evening Standard reported earlier on Thursday, adding that Kensington Palace has confirmed the move.
The prince is litigating against two freelance photographers, one of whom apparently attempted to take pictures of Prince George in Battersea Park, which he considered the last straw.
“The Duke and Duchess have taken legal steps to ask that an individual ceases harassing and following both Prince George and his nanny as they go about their ordinary daily lives,” the British daily quoted a spokesman for William and Kate as saying.
“William and Kate - and Prince Harry - feel a line has been crossed which needs to be dealt with now for George’s sake - and future royal children too,” the British daily wrote.
“Just like any parent, the Duke and Duchess want Prince George to have the freedom to safely experience normal childhood activities, like going to the park and playing with other children, without the threat of harassment or being placed under surveillance,” The London Evening Standard quotes its senior source as saying.
“No parent would tolerate the suspicion of someone pursuing and harassing their child and carer whilst their child is playing in a public park or going about their daily activities,” the spokesman added.
The move aims to protect Prince William’s family from intrusions into their family life, especially in light of the level of disturbance he experienced due to the untimely nature of the death of his mother Diana, Princess of Wales, who was killed in an automobile accident while being pursued by paparazzi.
