After an audacious publication of Kate Middleton’s nude pictures by French Closer magazine, its UK edition has pledged not to publish the topless images of the Duchess of Cambridge, clarifying that it is independent of the French publication.

The UK edition of Closer magazine was forced to issue a statement this morning after a similarity was found between the UK edition’s cover page and its French counterpart.

The statement read, “Closer magazine UK is published by Bauer Consumer Media. The French edition meanwhile is published under a licence by a totally different company, an Italian business called Mondadori.”

“Closer magazine UK would like to make it clear that the two publications make entirely independent editorial decisions. In this respect the comments made by the editor of the French edition which have been reported in the media today do not reflect the opinions of Closer magazine UK.”

“Closer magazine UK was not offered any pictures of this nature and certainly has no intention of publishing the photographs of the Duchess of Cambridge which have been published in France this morning.”

Meanwhile, St James Palace is upset by the new privacy row in the family. A royal spokesperson said, “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.”

Closer’s editor-in-chief Laurence Pieau expressed no regret for the publication of Kate Middleton’s nude pictures and said that there’s been an over-reaction to the photos, adding that the photos showcase a newly-wed young couple, very much in love. Of Kate Middleton, she said, “She’s a real 21st Century princess. It’s a young woman who is topless, the same as you can see on any beach in France or around the world.”

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