The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have threatened to take legal action against a photographer they say has been ‘harassing’ their son and third in line to the throne, Prince George. William and Kate claim that the photographer has been following one-year-old George while he is out with his nanny.
A spokesman for the royal couple said: “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.
“An incident last week has prompted their royal highnesses to seek reasonable assurances from the individual about his behaviour. The individual was spotted at a central London park in the vicinity of Prince George, who was removed from the park immediately.
“There is reason to suspect that the individual may have been placing Prince George under surveillance and monitoring his daily routines for a period of time.
“The Duke and Duchess understand the particular public role that Prince George will one day inherit, but, while he is young, he must be permitted to lead as ordinary a life as possible. 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.”
Prince George walks unaided during a visit to the “Sensational Butterflies” outdoor exhibition.
Prince William, Kate and Prince George pictured at the Natural History Museum. Picture: John Stillwell
The royal family enjoy some time together. Picture: John Stillwell
Leaving hospital with his mum and dad, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
His first official portrait. William, Kate and baby George with Lupo last July.
Proud parents the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and baby Prince George with his gorgeous chubby cheeks.
Prince George is carried by Kate at his christening with Uncle Harry in the background.
The cheeky royal at his christening.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince George earlier this year. Photography by Jason Bell.
The little Prince gets excited to meet the furry friend named after him.
George wriggles in his mother’s arms as he’s surrounded by attention.
Prince George is transfixed by a bilby at Taronga Zoo.
Father and son look at each other during photo opportunities at Taronga Zoo.
The little Prince accepts a gift and moments later throws it on the ground.
Cuddling up to his mum at one of his first public appearances.
Chewing on his mother’s hair.
George at his play day in New Zealand.
George makes a friend.
George happily plays in front of snapping cameras.
Talking with the babies at his play date on the New Zealand leg of the Royal tour.
The Royal family arriving in New Zealand.
Dressed in a cardigan as he leaves New Zealand.
Stepping onto Australian soil for the first time.
George looks preoccupied with the bouquet of Australian wild flowers.
The baby heir receives a gift of a giant wombat from Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove.
Excited to have landed in NZ.
Prince William and Duchess Catherine wave goodbye. Photo: Media Mode
George wasn’t happy leaving Australia.
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