Prince William Won't "Tolerate" the Media Harassing Princess of Wales.

Prince William Won't "Tolerate" the Media Harassing Princess of Wales.

Royal Author Reveals Prince William Won't "Tolerate" the Media Harassing Princess Kate, as It's "His Duty to Step in and Protect Her"

William's "stance used to be clear from the begin of their relationship."

Prince William is reportedly extraordinarily protecting when it comes to his wife, Princess Kate.

As stated via Cosmopolitan, Prince William's shielding nature was once explored in royal creator Robert Jobson's e book Catherine, the Princess of Wales. When French journal Closer posted nude pix of the Princess of Wales throughout a non-public holiday in Provence, France in 2012, Prince William "could barely incorporate his fury," Jobson explained.

Horrified through what Cosmopolitan described as a "shocking breach of privacy," Jobson shared that William "believes that if everybody oversteps the mark concerning Catherine...it is his obligation to step in and guard her." Per the author, William's "stance used to be clear from the begin of their relationship: he would now not tolerate the media crossing the line."

Princess Kate was once subsequently awarded €100,000 [approximately $116,000] for the intrusion of privacy. During the trial, Prince William stated in a written statement, per the BBC, "My spouse and I thinking that we may want to go to France for a few days in a secluded villa owned by means of a member of my family, and for this reason revel in our privacy. We recognize France and the French, and we comprehend that they are, in principle, respectful of personal life, which include that of their guests. The clandestine way in which these pix have been taken was once in particular stunning to us as it breached our privacy."

The Prince of Wales additionally stated that the media intrusion used to be "all the extra painful" due to his mom Princess Diana's demise in Paris in 1997. Tragically, Diana was once concerned in a deadly auto crash whilst she used to be being chased by using paparazzi photographers. As a result, William seems to have devoted himself to making sure his wife's safety, anywhere they are in the world.

The headline “Prince William Won’t ‘Tolerate’ the Media Harassing Princess Kate” refers to a recent article published on January 10, 2026, by outlets like Marie Claire and Yahoo, drawing from royal author Robert Jobson’s insights in his book Catherine: A Biography for a Future Queen (also referenced in related coverage from the Daily Mail and Cosmopolitan).

The piece highlights Prince William’s long-standing protectiveness toward his wife, Catherine (Princess of Wales, commonly known as Princess Kate). Jobson describes William’s position as clear from the early days of their relationship: he would not tolerate media crossing the line into harassment or intrusion. William reportedly views it as his duty to step in and protect her if anyone oversteps, especially given his traumatic experiences with media scrutiny surrounding his mother, Princess Diana.

This stems largely from the infamous 2012 incident where French magazine Closer published topless photos of Kate taken during a private holiday in Provence, France. William was said to have “barely contained his fury” over the “shocking breach of privacy,” which painfully echoed the paparazzi pursuit that contributed to Diana’s death in 1997. The couple successfully sued the magazine in 2017, with Kate awarded around €100,000 in damages. In a court statement, William expressed the violation deeply, noting their expectation of privacy in a secluded villa.

William has a history of taking firm action against intrusive media:

In the mid-2000s (pre-marriage), he issued statements and complaints when paparazzi aggressively followed Kate, comparing it to the harassment his mother faced.

More recently, the couple has pursued legal action in France (e.g., winning a 2025 case against Paris Match for publishing unauthorized ski holiday photos of the family).

This protective stance aligns with William’s broader approach to privacy for his family, including their children (Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis). He has consistently prioritized shielding them from undue scrutiny, often through legal measures or public warnings rather than engaging in media games.

The January 2026 coverage appears to be a timely revisit of these themes amid ongoing royal discussions, but it doesn’t reference any brand-new 2026 harassment incident—it’s rooted in established patterns and Jobson’s analysis.

Here are some relevant images from recent royal coverage illustrating Prince William and Princess Kate together, emphasizing their strong partnership:

William’s commitment to protecting Kate remains a key part of their public narrative as they navigate their roles in the royal family.

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