March 12, 2007
The royals' new fear: a camera in every hand
According to The Telegraph, the rise of "citizen journalism" is causing concern among the Royal family and celebrities, particularly when they are on holiday. The activity has spiralled since the terrorist attacks on London tubes and a bus on July 7, 2005.
"... Members of the public have realised that a single photograph of the couple taken on a mobile phone or a discreet digital camera can earn them thousands of pounds if sold to a picture agency. In turn, the agency sells the picture on to newspapers and magazines.
"The latest trend has caused concern at Clarence House, where the Prince of Wales and his sons have their private offices. Royal aides deplore the practice but concede there is little that can be done to combat it - other than appeal to the public to use restraint and respect the couple's privacy."
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