Royal news reveals details about the secrecy during Kate Middleton’s first pregnancy. Journalist Charlotte Griffiths told the High Court she discovered the news before the official palace announcement. However, she did not publish the story to protect her private friendships. Also, the reporter didn’t want to cross a line despite the massive scoop. Keep scrolling to learn more.
Charlotte Reveals She Knew About Kate’s First Pregnancy Before The Media
Charlotte Griffiths revealed that she learnt about Kate’s first pregnancy before it became public. She revealed it during a hearing at the High Court. According to her, this happened during a private countryside weekend. Prince William had come alone and he mentioned that Kate had morning sickness. And Charlotte understood what it meant without further details.
Griffiths said this information could have been a huge headline for the paper. However, she didn’t publish it because it happened in a social environment, and not a professional setting. The reporter knew her boundaries and chose to stay within them. She was ready to lose it even if it meant losing a major scoop.
Later, Kate was hospitalised with severe morning sickness. And the pregnancy was confirmed days later by St James’s Palace. With that official announcement, all the speculation was put to an end. However, Charlotte’s testimony shows that the story was known privately before the news was out.
Also, Griffiths was giving evidence in a major lawsuit. It was a lawsuit filed against Associated Newspapers Limited. Prince Harry, Elton John, David Furnish and Elizabeth Hurley were named in the suit as well. All of them alleged that the publisher was illegally obtaining information. But the firm has rejected the accusations.
Royal News: The Reporter Was Questioned On Her Royal Links
Griffiths connections to the royal family were also asked in the testimony. She admitted that she had occasionally socialised in groups where Prince William and Prince Harry were present. However, according to her, she kept her professional work separate.
Her lawyers then showed the phone records, which revealed that Griffiths and Prince Harry were in contact late at night. She told that the messages were exchanged at a time when she was trying to get to a friends place during a party.
And Prince Harry happened to be there. She repeated that she never intercepted a phone. Also, the trial will likely finish in March. For more Royal News and updates, keep following Soap Opera Daily.