Kate Middleton and Prince William are thought to be considering legal action after a French magazine, Closer, said that they were planning to publish photos of the Duchess of Cambridge sunbathing topless in France.
A statement issued by St James's Palace this morning said that the move was "reminiscent of the worst excesses of the press during the life of [Princess] Diana" and lawyers were being consulted."
Close aides say that the Royal Couple are "furious" and "very very angry" over the breach in privacy.
The full statement from St James's Palace said:
"Their royal highnesses 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," it said.
"The incident is reminiscent of the worst excesses of the press and paparazzi during the life of Diana, Princess of Wales, and all the more upsetting to the Duke and Duchess for being so.
"Their royal highnesses had every expectation of privacy in the remote house. It is unthinkable that anyone should take such photographs, let alone publish them.
"Officials acting on behalf of their royal highnesses are consulting with lawyers to consider what options may be available to the Duke and Duchess."
"The Duke and Duchess remain focused currently on their tour of Singapore, Malaysia, Solomon Islands and Tuvalu on behalf of the Queen."
Closer magazine is owned by Mondadori, the publishing company owned by former Italian President Silvio Berlusconi.
Prince William and Kate Middleton are said to be "saddened" and "very angered" that a French magazine are planning to publish topless photos of the Duchess of Cambridge.
French Closer claims to have world exclusive photos taken while the royal couple were at the chateau of the Queen's nephew, Lord Linley, in France. According to the BBC's Paris bureau, the shots are blurry and taken with a long lens, but are clearly the royal pair
British newspapers were offered the photos last week but all turned them down.
"Royal officials say they accept the photos are genuine and the couple are furious," the BBC's royal correspondence.
"They believe a "red line" has been crossed. The couple cannot believe someone would take such photos and publish them."
The pair are currently on a royal tour of Singapore as part of the Queen's Jubilee celebrations.
SOURCE: BBC
A statement issued by St James's Palace this morning said that the move was "reminiscent of the worst excesses of the press during the life of [Princess] Diana" and lawyers were being consulted."
Close aides say that the Royal Couple are "furious" and "very very angry" over the breach in privacy.
The full statement from St James's Palace said:
"Their royal highnesses 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," it said.
"The incident is reminiscent of the worst excesses of the press and paparazzi during the life of Diana, Princess of Wales, and all the more upsetting to the Duke and Duchess for being so.
"Their royal highnesses had every expectation of privacy in the remote house. It is unthinkable that anyone should take such photographs, let alone publish them.
"Officials acting on behalf of their royal highnesses are consulting with lawyers to consider what options may be available to the Duke and Duchess."
"The Duke and Duchess remain focused currently on their tour of Singapore, Malaysia, Solomon Islands and Tuvalu on behalf of the Queen."
Closer magazine is owned by Mondadori, the publishing company owned by former Italian President Silvio Berlusconi.
Prince William and Kate Middleton are said to be "saddened" and "very angered" that a French magazine are planning to publish topless photos of the Duchess of Cambridge.
French Closer claims to have world exclusive photos taken while the royal couple were at the chateau of the Queen's nephew, Lord Linley, in France. According to the BBC's Paris bureau, the shots are blurry and taken with a long lens, but are clearly the royal pair
British newspapers were offered the photos last week but all turned them down.
"Royal officials say they accept the photos are genuine and the couple are furious," the BBC's royal correspondence.
"They believe a "red line" has been crossed. The couple cannot believe someone would take such photos and publish them."
The pair are currently on a royal tour of Singapore as part of the Queen's Jubilee celebrations.
SOURCE: BBC
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