Scandal in the royal family: Duchess Catherine exposed herself. Crazy paparazzi and Kate Middleton Duchess of Cambridge topless

They were taken five years ago, when the couple was vacationing in a private villa in French Provence. Paparazzi used a long lens to capture the Duchess of Cambridge sunbathing topless on the terrace of a chateau owned by the Earl of Snowdon, nephew of . After the photos were published by Closer magazine - accompanied by an article entitled "Oh my God!" - and local newspaper La Provence, Prince William and Kate Middleton sued both publications, accusing them of invading their privacy . The scandal was so loud that even the then-not-president of the United States considered it necessary to comment on it. “Kate Middleton is gorgeous - but she shouldn't sunbathe naked. And who will refuse to take her picture and make a lot of money from it if she sunbathes without clothes,” he wrote on his Twitter.

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It must be said that members of the British royal family have a long-standing dislike of the French paparazzi.

In 1992, they rented the then wife of Prince Andrew (brother of Prince Charles) in another private villa in the south of France. Also topless, and even in the company of her financial advisor John Bryan. A year after the photos were published French magazine Paris Match paid the Duchess and her companion £84,000 for printing the photo without their permission.

The photos, which were of a completely intimate nature, led to a divorce from the prince - the Duchess of York Sarah Fergusson found herself an outcast for a long time royal family, although now he maintains excellent relations with ex-husband, and the Queen trusts her to organize events.

In 1994, the paparazzi captured him wearing only a towel, draped over his shoulders: he was photographed in the window of a private villa in Avignon, the photo was published by the German magazine Bild. And in 1997, persecution by the paparazzi led, as is commonly believed, to the death of Princess Diana and her companion Dodi Al-Fayed. That led Prince William to say in a 2012 court filing about Kate Middleton's photo that paparazzi behavior was "increasingly painful" given the role they played in the death of his mother, Princess Diana.

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The paparazzi are hunting not only for naked members of the royal family, but also for Hollywood actresses and models. So, in 2016, the star of the Victoria's Secret show, a Portuguese model, while relaxing on a yacht in St. Tropez, was also photographed topless - her photo was published by the Daily Mail. The 25-year-old model did not sue, but published an indignant post on her page on Facebook to the photographers. “I didn’t even suspect that somewhere far away there was someone with these huge televisions and was filming me,” she wrote and addressed the publishers who published the photographs: “What kind of society is this?” where people are paid to spy on others, take pictures of them and invade their privacy. As a young girl, I feel like I have been abused."

There have been lawsuits over half-naked photographs in real life. The Friends star was photographed sunbathing topless in 1999. Spicy shoots appeared in the American magazines Celebrity Skin, High Society and Celebrity Sleuth only in 2003. They were also published by several publications outside the United States, including the Italian magazine Eva Tremilla. The star turned to Supreme Court Los Angeles. Photographer François Navarre was charged with invading the privacy of the actress and

ordered to pay compensation in the amount of $550 thousand - however, they ended up with an out-of-court settlement.

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It later turned out that the pictures did not belong to Navarre. Aniston, wearing only panties, in the backyard of a house in Malibu (at that moment the actress lived here with) was “caught” by another photographer. His name has not been disclosed. According to Aniston's press secretary, Stephen Huvane, Navarre apologized to the actress for transferring the photographs to an Italian agent, who, in turn, sold the photographs for publication in Italy.

In 2008, American actress Mischa Barton came under the gaze of the paparazzi. The girl was vacationing in Australia and sunbathing on the beach, exposing her breasts. True, the annoying photographer examined not only the actress’s bust. He managed to take footage that showed cellulite and other flaws in Barton’s figure. At events, Misha always appears in images that create the impression of perfect body. Therefore, the suddenly revealed details of what was actually hidden under the actress’s dress instantly attracted the attention of the press.

Photos of naked breasts and cellulite deposits on the thighs appeared in leading publications.

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Jamie Fawcett, who took the photos, was accused of stalking the actress. The photographer himself claimed that he went to Hamilton Island and filmed from his hotel room. According to him, Barton was in the public eye, and the camera lens cannot be considered a technical violation. Jamie Fawcett also added that he "had" to take photographs.

The incident did not go to trial. However, Barton ran into Fawcett at Hamilton airport (they were registered for the same flight) and told the photographer everything she thought.

What interests me about this story is the ethical aspect. It is no secret that the shamelessness of the paparazzi has more than once been the cause of tragedies for public people. Just remember Princess Diana, who tried to break away from persecution.
The incident I am talking about did not end in tragedy, fortunately, but it is scandalous. Probably many people remember it, although it all happened 5 years ago, then a decent storm broke out. The matter went to court. The story resurfaced today in the media because the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have decided on the amount they want to get through the court for photos in which Kate is depicted with bare breasts.

The ducal couple demanded one and a half million euros from the defendants.

According to British media reports, the couple hope that the publishers of Closer magazine, on the cover and pages of which provocative photographs were published, will compensate them for moral damages. Many people still remember the duchess’s luxurious breasts, which appeared uncensored on the front pages of several tabloids.
The French paparazzi photographed Kate and William relaxing by the pool with a long lens from the highway. Middleton was sunbathing topless that day.

The pictures were candid, but Closer is convinced that they in no way humiliate Middleton’s dignity. According to them, the photographs show a “beautiful, loving and modern” couple.

On the morning of Tuesday, May 2, employees of the glossy magazine appeared in court in the city of Nanterre on charges of violating the right to privacy.

Several people involved in the dissemination of defamatory images will go to trial in unison: the editor of Closer magazine in France Laurence Pio, executive director Ernesto Mauri and the main culprits - photographers Cyril Moreau and Dominique Jacovides. All of these people are accused of invasion of privacy.

Immediately after the publication of these images, there was already one court that banned further distribution of the images. But this order was violated. The Duchess was shown topless on their pages in other European publications, in particular the Italian magazine Chi, the Irish newspaper Daily Star and glossy magazines about stars in Sweden and Denmark. A still naked Kate appeared in the La Provence newspaper, whose employees will also appear in court.

They said that Catherine was literally seething with indignation. After all, until this moment, Middleton had never in her life found herself in such an awkward situation when her “uncomfortable” photographs could be seen by anyone anywhere in the world.
They said that the published photographs could seriously damage Kate Middleton's impeccable reputation.

Others, however, suggested that provocative photographs would only increase Katherine’s popularity rating and give her a “spice.”
And so it happened.
The British adore their duchess, and she has crowds of fans all over the world.

You can sympathize with the people caught in the sights of the paparazzi. Just try to imagine what it would be like to find out that your photos are being disseminated in public space.
Is it possible to film people without their consent? Is it possible to post online photographs of unsuspecting people?

The post is decorated with romantic photographs of the heirs to the throne of Great Britain.

The prince first saw Kate in 2002 at a charity fashion show...

Catherine Elizabeth, Duchess of Cambridge, famous general public Kate Middleton was born on January 9, 1982 in Reading, Berkshire, England. In 1987, her parents, Michael Francis and Carole Elizabeth Middleton, created a mail order company called Party Pieces.

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Their brainchild specialized in selling a variety of supplies for parties and celebrations. It was thanks to this company that the Middletons later became millionaires and managed to give their three children a decent education in prestigious private schools. The Middleton family settled in their own house, located in Berkshire, in a village called Bucklebury.

Kate Middleton's fateful first meeting with her future husband, Prince William Arthur Philip Louis came about through their studies at the University of St. Andrews, located in the Scottish county of Fife. The girl got into it educational institution in 2001, at the same time that the 19-year-old prince decided to study art history at the same university.

Kate Middleton in a transparent dress

The prince first saw Kate in 2002 at a charity fashion show. in which she took part. After all, the girl’s parameters fully allowed her to make a career as a model, which is clearly visible when looking at the photo of Kate Middleton. And after some time, the young people, along with their fellow students Olivia Bleasdale and Fergus Boyd, rented an apartment in a house located on one of the main streets of the university town of St. Andrews.

In 2004, Prince Arthur began to increasingly appear on vacation with Kate Middleton, thanks to which it was no longer a secret to anyone that the young people were in love with each other. Arthur and Kate admitted they were a couple when they went skiing in Switzerland.

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The fact that the relationship between the lovers should soon lead them down the aisle was also indicated by the fact that Queen Elizabeth herself in December 2006 honored Kate Middleton with an invitation to the royal dinner in honor of Christmas. And, even despite the girl’s polite refusal, citing the decision to spend this evening with her family, the queen’s gesture made Kate understand that the royal family recognized the prince’s chosen one.

Already in March 2006, the girl appeared at the Cheltenham racecourse in the royal box. And in October 2010, while on vacation with Kate in Kenya, Prince William proposed marriage to her. The girl agreed and on November 16, 2010, the British Royal Court officially announced Prince William's engagement to his beloved Kate Middleton. The wedding was planned for April 29, 2011.

For the first time after their engagement was officially announced, the young people appeared in public together only in February 2011. They took part in the launching of lifeboats on the Welsh coast in England. Not far from this place was William’s unit, where he served as a rescue helicopter pilot.

Kate Middleton, who first acted as the prince's official bride, wore a very elegant sand-colored coat and a miniature hat from Philip Tracy.

Kate Middleton - candid photos

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Scandal: Duchess Catherine topless

And again in the royal family, but this time not, but. Alas, there were paparazzi nearby, who sold the racy pictures (shared by blogger dindilin) to the media.

The incident occurred in France a week before the start of the royal couple, where Catherine and they were relaxing at a chateau in Provence, which belongs to their cousin, Viscount Linley. The couple sunbathed by the pool, swam and enjoyed each other's company, without... Apparently, Katherine was so relaxed that she decided to give in to the temptation of sunbathing topless. However, nosy paparazzi were sitting in the bushes, and pictures of the duchess naked, albeit not very good quality, did not keep us waiting.

They were published by the French tabloid Closer: the British press refused to print compromising photographs, even the most popular and “yellow” publication The Sun, which a month ago did not hesitate to publish pictures of naked Harry.

They refused - and rightly so: the prince and Catherine are shocked and furious (“this is some kind of unacceptable farce”), and are going to sue the magazine for gross interference in privacy. Particularly offensive for the royal couple is the fact that troubles again came from France, because it was here that she died (remember, Lady Di and her companion ended up in car accident in Paris, when they tried to break away from the photographers pursuing them).

The Duchess and William learned about the incident at breakfast today, where they are on an official visit. And, as the statement says, they were deeply saddened:

Their Royal Highnesses expected respect for their privacy when they are on vacation. It is unthinkable and unacceptable to take such pictures, let alone publish them.

This incident is reminiscent of the worst episodes when Princess Diana was stalked by paparazzi, and is making the Prince and Duchess more and more worried.

It seems that the royal court's patience has run out, so a trial is not far off:

This cannot go on any longer. They crossed the line.

Catherine and William have every chance of winning this case, experts say. In the UK, publishing such photographs is generally illegal, since photographing people without their permission and on their own territory is prohibited, but in France they won’t pat you on the head for doing this. Yes, on last week French won lawsuit to a magazine that published photos of her in a bikini. In addition, this case is very delicate:

French judges also take into account the behavior of a person who is caught by surprise. Katherine absolutely looks like a victim, as it is clear that she had no idea about the presence of the paparazzi.

By the way, this is not the first time that the paparazzi have shown disrespect for the personal life of the royal couple. So, just recently, William and Catherine were leaked to the press. Those photographs show Catherine in a swimsuit, and there is nothing criminal in them, but even then the court condemned the publication, and the couple expressed their dissatisfaction. Now the situation is out of control.

Well, we will monitor the developments.

Paparazzi have followed Duchess Catherine and Prince William before

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This story happened a long time ago, but ordinary people still remember the luxurious, uncensored story that appeared on the front pages of several tabloids at once.

In 2012, French paparazzi photographed Kate and William relaxing by the pool with a long lens. Middleton was sunbathing topless that day. Photographers also captured how William affectionately coated his wife with sunscreen, and Catherine exposed him to various parts of her body, including her buttocks.

In total, more than 200 shots were taken, some of which photographed the potential future Queen of Great Britain. Reporters captured Middleton, covering herself with a towel, changing out of her swimsuit bottoms on the balcony of a private house.

The British Royal Court condemned the publication of private photographs of the Duchess obtained in this way. William and Catherine themselves called the situation “grotesque” and “beyond the limits of what is permissible.” The British Prime Minister's office also said that members of the royal family "have a right to privacy."

Several people involved in the dissemination of defamatory images will be put on trial in unison: the editor of Closer magazine in France, executive director Ernesto Mauri and the main culprits - photographers Cyril Moreau and Dominique Jacovides. All of these people are accused of invasion of privacy.

Immediately after the publication of these images, there was already one court that banned further distribution of the images. But this order was violated. The Duchess was shown topless on their pages in other European publications, in particular Italian, the Irish newspaper Daily Star and glossy celebrity magazines in Sweden and Denmark. A still naked Kate appeared in the La Provence newspaper, whose employees will also appear in court.

Immediately after the publication of the candid photos, the Duke and Duchess issued a statement in which they admitted that they were “saddened by the fact that their privacy was violated.” Moreover, they said that Catherine was literally seething with indignation. After all, until this moment, Middleton had never in her life found herself in such an awkward situation when her “uncomfortable” photographs could be seen by anyone anywhere in the world.

They said that the published photographs could seriously damage Kate Middleton's impeccable reputation. Others, however, suggested that provocative photographs would only increase Katherine’s popularity rating and give her a “spice.” And so it happened. The British adore their duchess, and she has crowds of fans all over the world.