Will we never learn...?

Several papers have commented on the fact that Kate Middleton, Prince William's girlfriend, has been given increased police protection because of unwanted attention from photographers. The story as far as they are concerned is whether or not this presages an imminent announcement of their engagement. For me, the important and worrying aspect is that such protection is needed. Have we so soon forgotten how the paparazzi helped destroy the relative innocence of the young Princess Di, and were instrumental in turning her into the rather more manipulative, less likeable character she became? Let's not go down that road again, for goodness sake!