King on private photos of Princess Alexia and Antoon: ‘Freedness of press does not abuse’

King on private photos of Princess Alexia and Antoon: 'Freedness of press does not abuse'

King Willem-Alexander responded on Thursday during a working visit in Tilburg to the publication of private photos of Princess Alexia and singer Antoon in Weekly Privé . He believes that freedom of press should not be used to violate someone’s privacy.

In the talk show EY! Weekly , made for and by students of Fontys Journalism in Tilburg, the King was asked whether he is considering a lawsuit against private due to the publication of the photos. He did not respond immediately.

The king did underline that freedom of press is essential to “expose abuses”, but “that it must stay there too”. He also mentioned freedom of the press one of “the most important elements in a democratic constitutional state”.

The rumors about Princess Alexia (20) and Antoon (23) were created during Prinsjesdag. Then the princess got into the car after the balcony scene after the balcony scene. Private editor -in -chief Evert Santegoeds said in RTL Boulevard that it is clear that the two know each other well and interact more often. He initially did not share the video images, but decided to proceed to the publication of photos.

In such cases, the Government Information Service (RVD) refers to the MediaCode, which has been protecting the privacy of the Royal House since 2005. It states that publication of photos or videos from the private sphere can be unlawful.

Upon arrival and departure of the king in Tilburg, a man protested against the media code. He held a sign with the text: “Royal clique media code road with it”.

King Willem-Alexander Responded on Thursday Duration a Working Visit to Tilburg to the Publication of Private Photos of Princess Alexia and Singer Antoon in The Magazine Privé . He believes that freedom of the press should not be used to violate Someone’s privacy.

In the Talk Show Ey! Weekly , Made for and by Students of Fontys Journalism in Tilburg, The King was asked Whether He was Considering a Lawsuit Against Privé because of the publication of the photos. He did not direct address this.

The King Did Emphasize That Freedom of the Press is Essential to “Expose Abuses”, But “That It Should Stay There”. He Further Called Freedom of the Press One of “The Most Important Elements in A Democratic Constitutional State”.

The Rumors About Princess Alexia (20) and Antoon (23) Arose Duration Prinsjesdag (Prince’s Day). Then, The Afternoon After The Balcony Scene, The Princess Got Into The Singer’s Car. Private editor-in-chief Evert Santegoeds Said in RTL Boulevard That It Is Clear That The Two Know Each Other Well and Interact More Often. He initially did not share the video footage, but decided to process with the publication of photos.

In Such Cases, The Government Information Service (RVD) refers to the media code, which has protected the privacy of the royal family since 2005. It States that publication of photos or videos from the private sphere may be unlawful.

Upon arrival and departure of the king in Tilburg, a man protested against the media code. He’s hero a sign with the text: “Royal Clique Media Code Away With It”.

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