Duke and Duchess Of Cambridge, Prince William And Kate Middleton Sues Closer Magazine Over 'Unjustifiable' Publication Of Topless Pictures

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are considering taking legal action over topless pictures of the Duchess which their spokesman described as “a grotesque and totally unjustifiable” invasion of privacy.

The Royal couple are furious that the French magazine Closer has published the photographs, taken during their holiday in Provence last month, saying it was “unthinkable” that anyone should print them.

A statement from St James’s Palace, produced in consultation with the couple, likened the long-lens pictures to “the worst excesses of the press and paparazzi during the life of Diana, Princess of Wales”.

Aides said the “level of intrusiveness” meant “a red line has been crossed”, suggesting the couple are giving serious thought to suing the magazine and the photographer for breach of privacy.

Traditionally, the Royal family never take legal action against the media, but the pictures are perhaps the most intrusive ever published of a senior member of the Royal family and the Duke and Duchess may now decide enough is enough.

The couple were enjoying a short break at the Chateau D’Autet, owned by Lord Linley, the Queen’s nephew, in Luberon, when the pictures were taken.

The Duchess is seen looking relaxed and happy in the pictures as she wears nothing but a pair of bikini bottoms, while William is in a pair of shorts.

In defence, Closer claimed the swimming pool was in full view of a public road, and sources in the area have said that even local French newspaper photographers who have nothing to do with the international paparazzi were able to stand on the road and take pictures.

A source at the magazine said: “If two public figures chose to strip off in full view of a public road then they can expect to be pictured, and they were.”

The magazine’s front cover says: “World Exclusive; Kate and William in Provence”, adding: “The Duchess of Cambridge topless on the terrace of a guest house in Luberon!..Discover the incredible pictures of the future Queen of England as you've never seen her before ... and as you will never see her again!”





Source: Telegraph