The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge reacted with “anger and disbelief” after the publication of topless photos of Kate in a French magazine, believing “a red line has been crossed”.
The couple “have been hugely saddened to learn that a French publication and a photographer have invaded their privacy in such a grotesque and totally unjustifiable manner”, Clarence House said.
The magazine, Closer, has exclusive pictures of Kate topless on the terrace of a private chateau owned by the Queen’s nephew Lord Linley.