The magazine which published topless photos of Kate Middleton (31) last September is at it again. Italian magazine Chi is set to publish revealing photos of the Duchess of Cambridge in their February 13th issue.
Kate has been enjoying a romantic getaway with husband Prince William on the private island of Mustique when the photos were taken…with a super-long photo lens of course!
According to US Weekly, the photos reveal Kate in the surf in a blue bikini “her barely-there baby bump of full display for the first time.”
St. James Palace issued the following statement to PEOPLE Magazine:
“We are disappointed that photographs of the Duke and Duchess on a private holiday look likely to be published overseas. This is a clear breach of the couple’s right to privacy.”
What’s the big deal you may say? We’re all used to seeing pregnant shots of celebrities all over the place so really, it’s not an unusual sight anymore. After all, we live in a world where Demi Moore and Jessica Simpson pose nude on magazine covers during their last trimester. And when it comes to pregnant bikini pics and celebs who love to flaunt it, there’s THIS personal favourite (thanks Tory Spelling).
But the Royals are not us. Nor are they like other celebrities. The only way a semi-nude and pregnant Kate will grace a magazine cover is if it’s a paparazzi photo. Modesty is key (are you listening Prince Harry?) well…for Royal women mostly. As future Queen, Kate has been very discreet about showing her royal fetus. Plus, they were taken in private moments – yet again – which is bound to be a blow for a couple trying to retain some sort of privacy.
Sadly, it’s her elusiveness that makes revealing photos of her even more coveted.