Stalkers Beware as Royal Wedding Approaches

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The eyes of the world will be on Britain’s royal family this week when Prince William weds Kate Middleton. The royal family attracts the admiration and devotion of millions, but not all followers are friendly. Researchers who studied people who stalk members of the British royal family set up a center across from Buckingham Palace to translate their findings into practical help for the royals, those who protect them, and the stalkers themselves. For more information, see Psychiatric News at http://pn.psychiatryonline.org/content/46/2/8.2.full.