Wills: The public interest – whose view counts?

St John’s Chambers (Chambers of Matthew White) | December 2022 #239
Natasha Dzameh explores the Court of Appeal’s decision on the will of His late Royal Highness Prince Philip The principle of open justice could be derogated from only in exceptional circumstances and these were such circumstances. Following the death of His Royal Highness Prince Philip the spotlight was shone on the practice of sealing royal …

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Wills: Sealing royal wills – justifiable secrecy?

St John’s Chambers (Chambers of Matthew White) | December 2021 #229
Natasha Dzameh reviews the High Court’s decision to seal the will of His late Royal Highness Prince Philip In determining whether the will and other probate documents would be open to inspection, the public interest issue would likely be determinative. The sovereign’s will need not be proved by a grant of probate. However this is …

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