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The code names of Kate, William and Harry on WhatsApp
Austria🏛️ PoliticsCenter5 hr. ago

The code names of Kate, William and Harry on WhatsApp

An article discusses how members of the British royal family, including Prince William, Princess Kate, and Prince Harry, use codenames on WhatsApp to protect their privacy. The piece references an insider, Jack Stooks, who previously worked at the royal residence of Highgrove, revealing that the royals employ aliases such as 'Bobcoat' for William and 'Baz' for Harry. This practice aims to prevent identification of their personal numbers, especially in group chats where outsiders might participate. The article highlights the royal family’s use of WhatsApp as part of their daily communication, noting they maintain both private and familial groups. It also mentions concerns raised by a screenshot of Meghan Markle’s message appearing online, which sparked questions about the security and privacy of the royal family.

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The code names of Kate, William and Harry on WhatsApp

An article discusses how members of the British royal family, including Prince William, Princess Kate, and Prince Harry, use codenames on WhatsApp to protect their privacy. The piece references an insider, Jack Stooks, who previously worked at the royal residence of Highgrove, revealing that the royals employ aliases such as 'Bobcoat' for William and 'Baz' for Harry. This practice aims to prevent identification of their personal numbers, especially in group chats where outsiders might participate. The article highlights the royal family’s use of WhatsApp as part of their daily communication, noting they maintain both private and familial groups. It also mentions concerns raised by a screenshot of Meghan Markle’s message appearing online, which sparked questions about the security and privacy of the royal family.

Bias read (Center): The article presents information about the royal family's use of codenames on WhatsApp as a matter of fact, based on an insider's account. While the topic involves high-profile individuals and raises issues of privacy, the framing remains neutral, avoiding overtly positive or negative commentary. It

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