That's exactly what I find so creepy, LadyD. If some anonymous person sent them a message saying they'd like to watch them ::drops large Rorschach ink blot on screen:: they'd probably report it to the police. What with that and people feeling entitled to pounce on him in the street to demand a photo or autograph, it's hardly surprising that he doesn't court publicity.
Isn't there a better equestrian photo, Massive? That one seems a bit distant and out of focus. Heavens knows show it looks on ultra-mega-zoom and I imagine you do too.