Coroner & Legal
Media warned on Princess Mary’s privacy
The media have been warned to respect the privacy of Danish Crown Princess Mary during her stay in Tasmania.
This is Mary’s first trip home in two years.
Local and international media have set up camp outside the suburban West Hobart house of her sister, Jane Stephens.
They are waiting to catch a glimpse of the Tasmanian-born royal, who is visiting family in Hobart to celebrate recent news that she is expecting twins.
A plain clothes Tasmanian police officer and a Danish royal bodyguard today briefed the media, warning them not to breach privacy laws that were brought into effect three years ago.
Sergeant Bob Batge told members of the media they could be jailed for up to a year if they publish or air images of the Princess taken through a window of the house.