Kate Middleton and Prince William Win Privacy Case in France
Prince William and Princess Kate Middleton have officially won their latest privacy case in France after Paris Match magazine published unauthorized photos of the couple and their three children — Prince George (12), Princess Charlotte (10), and Prince Louis (7) — during a private family ski holiday in the French Alps.
French Court Rules in Favor of the Royals
The French court found that Paris Match had violated the royal family’s right to privacy by printing and sharing paparazzi photos of the family’s April vacation. The images, which were also posted on social media, showed the Prince and Princess of Wales with their children during a private getaway.
In a statement released after the ruling, a spokesperson for Prince William and Princess Kate described the coverage as “grossly intrusive.” The spokesperson emphasized that the couple will continue to take legal action whenever necessary to ensure their children grow up “without undue scrutiny and interference.”
Royals Reaffirm Right to Privacy
The official statement further noted: “The ruling affirms that, notwithstanding their public duties as members of the Royal Family, Their Royal Highnesses and their children are entitled to respect for their private lives and family time, without unlawful interference and intrusion.”
Although the couple initially sought financial damages, they later requested that Paris Match publish a judicial notice acknowledging the privacy breach — a demand that has now been fulfilled.
Not the First Privacy Battle
This isn’t the first time the royal couple has taken legal action against the French press. Back in 2012, the magazine Closer published topless photos of Kate Middleton sunbathing during a private holiday in Provence, while La Provence shared similar images of her in a bikini. The French courts ultimately ruled in favor of the Duchess of Cambridge, reinforcing privacy protections for public figures.
A Landmark Win for Royal Family Privacy Rights
The latest verdict sends a strong message about media boundaries, reaffirming that even senior members of the British royal family are entitled to private family moments away from the public eye.
