Man who sent card to Norwegian princess in custody after clashing with media
David James Cooke, 63, has been taken into custody after sending a card to Norwegian princess Ingrid Alexandra. He has been banned from contacting her and entering the University of Sydney for two years following a police application for a protection order. The incident occurred after Cooke clashed with a photographer shortly after the court ruling.
- ▪David James Cooke sent a card to Princess Ingrid Alexandra asking for friendship.
- ▪He has been banned from contacting the princess for two years after a protection order was issued.
- ▪Cooke was taken into custody after an altercation with a photographer following the court ruling.
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