Years ago I stopped buying tabloids after the untimely death of Princess Diana. I think the paparazzi contributed to her death and still feel to this day if we continue to buy the tabloids the invasion of privacy will continue. One good thing that came out of her life and the treatment from the press is that Prince William and Prince Harry could attend school without being hounded by the press. Unless it was an official event the sons of Diana the Princess of Wales and Prince Charles were off limits during their education.
During his time at the University, William met Kate and until they were spotted outside of the University she didn't exists. Their relationship started and got strong out of the public eye.
Quite a difference than Diana faced. Once Diana was identified as the love interest of the Prince every move she made, outfit she wore or word spoken was scrutinized. Diana, the Princess of Wales changed many people's opinions about the Royal Family. It became more modern and less stuffy. She cared about issues that was long ignored.
She loved the press when she was promoting a cause and the press loved her way too much. In the end it was a double edged sword, and for Diana it was fatal.
The press now hounds Kate and the Prince, violating their privacy as they did his mum. Every minute of their days is carefully planned and each outing is carefully planned to ensure their safety. The only secret they have is the gender of their child. She claims she doesn't know the gender and if she does she's not saying. Good for her. Regardless of her marriage she does deserve privacy. Her marriage created a celebrity status.
Violating the privacy of celebrites is common place in the US too especially around Hollywood and New York. No wonder some chose not to expose their kids to it by raising them elsewhere. A few celebrities chose to give their kids a normal life and I can't blame them.
So many people criticized Michael Jackson because he hid his kids in disguises when they appeared with him. His kids could of easily blended into the crowd without being noticed, as long as he wasn't there. They could do things a typical kid would do.
It's a horrible thing when young kids are harassed because of who their parents are. The kids aren't the celebrity but their privacy and rights are constantly violated.
It's a shame a celebs child can't go to school without photographers and the press ready to pounce.
The worst thing is People's online magazine are starting to post similar crap as the tabloids. I believe in free press and free speech but there should be bounderies.
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