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Mail editor kept Catherine's pregnancy secret for days, court hears

Mail editor kept Catherine's pregnancy secret for days, court hears

Summary

A Mail on Sunday editor, Charlotte Griffiths, testified in a privacy trial that she was aware of Princess Catherine's pregnancy before the public announcement but chose not to disclose it. She is part of a lawsuit involving claims against the publisher, Associated Newspapers Limited, regarding privacy violations. Griffiths insists her decisions were professional and separate from personal interactions with the royal family.

Key Facts

  • A Mail on Sunday editor knew about Princess Catherine's pregnancy before it was publicly announced but kept it private.
  • The testimony occurred during a privacy trial against Associated Newspapers Limited.
  • The trial involves Prince Harry, Sir Elton John, and others accusing the publisher of severe privacy breaches.
  • Charlotte Griffiths stated she never used a private investigator or phone hacking for her stories.
  • Griffiths mentioned socializing with members of the royal family in her testimony.
  • The case will continue, with a written judgment expected later.

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