Prince William’s Anger Over Kate Middleton’s Photo Scandal Exposed In Shocking New Book
Prince William was reportedly prepared to take extraordinary action to defend Catherine, Princess of Wales after invasive photographs of her were published without consent, according to a new royal book.
The revelations come from royal commentator Russell Myers in his book William and Catherine, which explores how the couple navigated some of the most turbulent moments faced by the House of Windsor.
The incident dates back to 2012, just a year after their wedding, when William and Kate were vacationing in the South of France. During what was meant to be a private getaway, paparazzi secretly photographed the Princess while she was sunbathing.
The images were later published by the French magazine Closer, sparking global headlines and outrage within palace walls.
According to Myers, the moment the couple learned the photographs had been released, their world felt as though it had come crashing down. A former aide described the atmosphere as one where “time stood still.”
William was reportedly horrified by what he saw as a gross invasion of privacy. The Prince immediately began making urgent calls to his father, then Charles III, and his grandmother Queen Elizabeth II.
The future King made it clear that he intended to respond decisively. Not only would a public statement be released condemning the publication, but he would also pursue legal action against the magazine to the fullest extent possible.
Myers wrote that William was ready to “go to war with the press,” signaling a defining moment in his approach to protecting his wife from intrusive media coverage.
Palace staff reportedly reacted furiously, describing the publication as grotesque and completely unjustifiable. Some aides privately compared the situation to the painful era when Diana, Princess of Wales was relentlessly pursued by paparazzi.
The memory of Diana’s tragic death intensified emotions within the royal household, with fears that history could repeat itself if boundaries were not firmly drawn.
According to the book, William instructed his legal team to pursue the most serious damages available under French law. Any financial compensation, it was said, would be donated to charity rather than kept personally.
While William reacted with anger and determination, sources told Myers that Catherine remained remarkably calm throughout the ordeal. She was described as measured and in control despite the overwhelming intrusion.
The episode ultimately reinforced William’s long held determination to shield his family from the harshest aspects of media scrutiny, marking a pivotal moment in how the couple would manage press relations moving forward.
