According to sources, Charlotte Griffiths, a Mail on Sunday journalist, knew Princess Catherine was pregnant with her first child before it was publicly announced. Prince William told guests at a country house party in 2012 that his wife would not be joining them because she was suffering from morning sickness. Charlotte Griffiths decided not to report the pregnancy news to her editor, Geordie Greig, to maintain friendships and because she knew where the line was.
' St James's Palace confirmed the pregnancy three days later because Princess Catherine had to be admitted to hospital. David Sherborne, barrister for the claimants, accused Charlotte Griffiths of inventing the story about Prince William revealing the pregnancy at the party. Charlotte Griffiths denied using hacking, blagging, or private investigators to gather information, relying instead on a network of society contacts.
Prince Harry and six other public figures are suing the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday over claims of unlawful information gathering. The specific evidence supporting or refuting Charlotte Griffiths' claim about Prince William's statement at the party has not been disclosed. The outcome of the High Court case and its implications for privacy laws and media practices remain uncertain.