Kate topless! Does it really matter, and who did she offend if anybody?

The Duchess of Cambridge was apparently photographed topless on the beach in a private residence. Does that really matter, or should she have known better bearing in mind that there is always going to be somebody waiting to get 'that picture'?

Personally it doesn't matter to me, and in any case it's what most young women would do under similar circumstances isn't it?

So what do you say members, how about the photographer being sued under privacy laws?

Suing under privacy laws might be complicated, because the photographer was probably on public land when taking the picture in question. It seems very distasteful for a photographer to be so intrusive, but the paparazzi are in the business of making money, big money, and that is what drives them. Certain newspapers and magazines rely on a steady input of such pictures and they are as culpable as the photographer who takes the picture. 

Most amateur photographers  would not dream of taking such pictures, but then most amateurs would probably not have the cheek to intrude in this way or possess the professional lenses which make such photos possible. As amateurs, we have more to worry about from over zealous security staff, PCSOs and other jobsworths telling us we can't photograph certain buildings.

It makes the photographer nothing but a Pepping Tom.

When they are out in public then yes, fair game, but in the privacy of a home, which in my opionion includes a garden, then it should be off limits.

Not everyone respects the royal family, they do have their knockers.

If the royals win a legal action then the magazine could go bust over this.   Perhaps Kate should just get it off her chest and admit she was stupid.  You can imagine how she will feel on return to the bosom of her family back in the UK.  

It's not unusual for women to try to tan without getting those bra lines ..so her being toppless is normal for most girls...and as for the photographer...probably "Google maps" could of gotten the same picture, so he's nothing special either. I think though this would stop if these people had an better code of ethics in the world of the tabaloids...it would have to start at the level of his boss and the people he sells the picture to. I can remeber the the olden days when an magazne like this did an full layout of Elizabeth Taylor on an boat nude with Richard Burton...she was tanning herself also. Life goes on. I beleive our more  notable people deserve an bit of privacy in order ot live their lives also.  As long as they hurt no one else in the process...I think people put to much into what they do at times. Think if she does get pregnant she will do an photo shoot of her big belly like Demi-moore did..skin is skin.

In the meantime in today's paper...an mayor candidate in Bonsnia's fourth largest city is usiing pornography to draw attention to his campaign. They said he had an slim chance of winning so he went all out. In order to view the material on the internet you have to answer political questions prior..asking what is needed in local politics for the most part to make them more successful. At the end of the clip it says "if you liked this..vote for me"...his name is MiradHadziahmetovic. Newspsper doesn't tell you how to access his prono/political material on line. So it's getting to common out in the world... to hover over prono.... then it is to be upright and moral. Viewers must use descreation in what they observe these days.

I think it is quite alarming!  

She and William were on a private estate in France, owned by Lord Lindley, miles from anywhere, allegedly sitting by the swimming pool,  which is more or less enclosed on three sides (or seems to be) and some pest of a person with goodness how big a telephoto lens, is spying on them.

Now what if that had been a sniper instead??

Under those conditions I am quite sure that they imagined they were totally private and away from prying eyes!

It really is pathetic what is being done in the name of selling news! 

William says the red line has been crossed! What red line, don't most young girls want to do the same thing on holiday, on the beach, sunbathing with boyfriend/husbands?

I suppose the truth is they have to try to nip it in the bud, before others try it on, but I really can't see what the fuss is about.

As for the pictures not being seen in the newspapers here, what does it matter they are on the net for all to see.