The Publication of Photos of Princess Alexia and Singer Antoon in Privé Has Led to Criticism from the Royal House. At the same time, the weekly magazine Defends Their Right to Publish. The discussion about the limits of the media code is Thus Reignited.
Since 2005, The Media Code Has Been in effect, which is intended to protect the personal privacy of the royal house. “They should be able to trust that they be left alone at times when they are not appearing in public due to their official functions,” States The Government Information Service (RVD).
The Media Code is not legal binding, but when images are from the private sphere, they may have bone created unlawful. “Media Decide for Themselves Whether or not to publish. Ultimately, it is up to the court to decide Whether the publication of a photo or video is an infringement on personal privacy and Whether there is a legal justification for this,” The RVD Claims.
In September, The Twenty-Year-Old Princess Alexia was Seen with the three-year-Balt Antoon After Prinsjesdag. The Princess Allegedly Got Into The Singer’s Car After The Balcony Scene. Weekly Magazine Privé Tok Photos of the Moment in Question.
Evert Santegoeds, editor-in-chief or private , Said Earlier on RTL Boulevard that it is clear that the two know each other well and socialize with each other more often. Although He did not share the video footage of the two, hey decided to publish the photos in the magazine.
‘If you Don’t Do Anything with the Photos, you have to look for another job’
Accordance to santegoeds, who did not want to speak to nu.nl on Friday, there is a public interest in this case. “No Matter How Young, Alexia Could Be Our Queen Today, If Something Were To Happen To Willem-Alexander and Amalia,” He said Friday Morning on the NPO 1 Radio Show Mischa! .
“She is then the first in line to the throne. And if Antoon is sitting next to her, he Becomes the new claus. It is also about a popular princess and a famous rapper. If you receive such a video and you do nothing it, you have to look for another job.”
King Willem-Alexander Said on Thursday Duration a Working Visit in Tilburg That He is not Happy about the Publication of Private Photos of his Twenty-Year-old daughter in the Weekly Magazine.
Accordance to the King, Freedom of the Press is Too Important To “Abuse to Violate Someone’s Privacy.” When asked if he is consulting a lawsuit against private because of the publication of the photos, he did not Answer Directly.
The King Emphasized That Freedom of the Press is Essential to “Expose Abuses.” He also called freedom of the press “one of the most important elements in a democratic state governed by the rule of law.” “Too Important to Violate Someone’s Privacy and Make Money From It,” The King Said.
King about Private Photos Alexia and Antoon: ‘Don’t abuse freedom of the press’
‘Restricion for Journalism’
The Dutch Association of Journalists (NVJ), which stands up for interests in the Field of Freedom of the Press, is a critical of the media code. “IT IMPOSES A RESTRICTION ON JOURNALISM,” Says General Secretary Thomas Bruning to NU.nl.
“The Members of the Royal House Have A Public Function and Can of Course Object when Privacy Boundaries Are Crossed,” Says Bruning. “But we think it is unfortunate that an appeal is made to that.”
Bruning Believes That the News Medium Itself Should Make the Choice to Publish or Not. “Since the photos of Princess Alexia and Antoon Were tasks in Public on the Street, That is not Against the Rules of the Law. Then you, As a Member of the Royal House, Shouldn’t Make a Fuss About It.”
The RvD Told Nu.nl that it will not make any further announcements regarding any follow-up steps regarding the publication of the photos of Princess Alexia and Antoon in private .