Harry and Meghan sue over 'drone photos' of son Archie
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have
launched legal action in the US after drones were allegedly used to take
pictures of their infant son Archie.
A complaint filed in Los
Angeles, California, on Thursday claims an unnamed individual
photographed 14-month-old Archie at the Sussexes' home during the
coronavirus lockdown.
The royal couple have claimed the pictures were an invasion of privacy.
The lawsuit highlights privacy laws in California.
Prince Harry and Meghan are now based in Los Angeles, having stepped back as senior royals at the end of March.
The couple's lawyer, Michael Kump, said: "Every individual and
family member in California is guaranteed by law the right to privacy in
their home. No drones, helicopters or telephoto lenses can take away
that right.
"The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are filing this
lawsuit to protect their young son's right to privacy in their home
without intrusion by photographers, and to uncover and stop those who
seek to profit from these illegal actions."
According to
the lawsuit, the duke and duchess are constantly followed by paparazzi,
who have tracked them down to their home in Los Angeles, flying
helicopters overhead and cutting holes in their security fences.
It marks the latest example of the Sussexes actions against what they have previously described as "invasive" tabloid media.
In a separate legal action, against the publisher of the Mail on Sunday and Mail Online, Meghan is suing for breach of privacy and copyright infringement.
Earlier this month, court documents claimed the duchess felt "unprotected by the Institution" of the monarchy and was "prohibited from defending herself" against media reports while pregnant.
The publisher denies her claims.
Earlier this month, court documents claimed the duchess felt "unprotected by the Institution" of the monarchy and was "prohibited from defending herself" against media reports while pregnant.
The publisher denies her claims.
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