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7 April 2011
Last updated at 08:10 ET
The Press Complaints Commission is warning newspapers to take care over pictures of Kate Middleton's family taken by agency photographers.
It follows incidents where Miss Middleton's mother and sister have been followed by photographers on mopeds, the BBC understands.
It comes ahead of Prince William and Miss Middleton's wedding on 29 April.
A St James' Palace spokesman said it would take a "hard line" if an agency pursued the couple.
The press watchdog has written to newspapers, passing on a request from Miss Middleton's family for caution over the pictures.
The BBC's royal correspondent, Peter Hunt, said Carole Middleton and her daughter Pippa had also been followed by people on foot, taking photographs.
The Editors' Code of Practice, which sets the benchmark for ethical standards in the press, states: "Journalists must not engage in intimidation, harassment or persistent pursuit."
A St James's Palace spokesman said: "We are gratified that the media continues to behave in a responsible fashion in the run-up to the wedding and we look forward to their ongoing co-operation.
"If a photographic agency pursues or harasses the couple, we will take a very hard line."
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It follows incidents where Miss Middleton's mother and sister have been followed by photographers on mopeds, the BBC understands.
It comes ahead of Prince William and Miss Middleton's wedding on 29 April.
A St James' Palace spokesman said it would take a "hard line" if an agency pursued the couple.
The press watchdog has written to newspapers, passing on a request from Miss Middleton's family for caution over the pictures.
The BBC's royal correspondent, Peter Hunt, said Carole Middleton and her daughter Pippa had also been followed by people on foot, taking photographs.
The Editors' Code of Practice, which sets the benchmark for ethical standards in the press, states: "Journalists must not engage in intimidation, harassment or persistent pursuit."
A St James's Palace spokesman said: "We are gratified that the media continues to behave in a responsible fashion in the run-up to the wedding and we look forward to their ongoing co-operation.
"If a photographic agency pursues or harasses the couple, we will take a very hard line."
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