6th Dec 2009
Republic has today reacted with concern over the Queen’s demand for greater privacy.
Spokesperson Graham Smith said today:
“While everyone has a right to a certain level of privacy the Queen cannot expect the media to dance to her tune. The media are not there to act as promoters of the royals.”
“The Windsors routinely use the media when it suits them, to promote their activities and their personal lives. Our press is awash with positive stories about the personal lives of the Windsors. The palace should not be the ones dictating where the line should be drawn.”
“Given the high level of secrecy already surrounding the monarchy the press must be allowed to pursue stories and take photos if there is genuine news value or public interest.”
“There have been a number of photos taken of Windsors apparently hitting or killing animals, highly questionable actions that the public have a right to know about. If people who claim a god-given right to head our nation are falling out of night clubs then clearly there is a public interest.”
“The Windsors cannot have it both ways. If they demand privacy then they must submit to accountability, transparency and scrutiny.”
