Among those on trial are Closer‘s editor, and two agency photographers accused of taking the images.
At the time, the St. James’s Palace spokesperson called the invasion of the couple’s privacy “grotesque,” adding, “The incident is reminiscent of the worst excesses of the press and paparazzi during the life of Diana, Princess of Wales, and all the more upsetting to The Duke and Duchess for being so.”
On Monday, William said in his statement, “My wife and I thought that we could go to France for a few days in a secluded villa owned by a member of my family, and thus enjoy our privacy.”
William and Kate’s attorney called for the couple to receive “very large damages” – $1.9 million, according to the Telegraph. He also asked for a “very significant fine” to be imposed.
This article originally appeared on PEOPLE