Palace Furious as Australian Magazine Publishes Intimate Photographs Of Prince William And Kate's Island Honeymoon (PHOTO)

Prince William and Kate Middleton are reportedly upset after the Australian Woman's Day published intimate photos of the newlyweds on their honeymoon last year.

The women's magazine has broken an unofficial agreement across media organisations not to publish photos of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on their 10-day break to the Seychelles last year, the Daily Mail reported.

A photo of the pair walking hand-in-hand along a beach is splashed on the front cover of the July 16 issue, while another 15 pictures are published inside.

"In the main photo Kate's bronzed, taut stomach is clearly on display in a tiny black halter-neck bikini with gold detail, while search-and-rescue pilot William is seen in a bright pair of board shorts," the Daily Mail reported.

The photographer, who is not named, appeared to have used a long lens, and evaded the coastguard who reportedly roamed the beach to protect the royal couple's privacy.

"The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge considered their honeymoon to be a very private event after their hugely public wedding, a St James's Palace told the paper.

"For this reason they asked the media to respect their privacy. That is something they continue to do so."

The magazine's Facebook page has already been hit by angry reaction.

"Shame on you woman's day for printing those photos of William and Katherine ....everyone deserves to have private time ..." Sarah Waite wrote.

"They gave us great wedding photos you should have left it at that."

Marie-Louise Burness agreed.

"That was William's and Catherine's private honeymoon. I really hoped that the media, especially Australia's media, would have had some respect for the couple, after all what Princess Diana went through. I remember the late princess saying once that she didn't mind the media when it involved her charities. I'm sure we would survive without seeing such private and intimate photos."

The page's administrator said the magazine values reader feedback and would be passing on their comments to the team.

The incident is not the first time an Australian publication has raised the ire of the royal family. In 2008, New Idea broke a similar media agreement by publishing the fact Prince Harry was serving in Afghanistan.

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Cover girl: The Duchess of Cambridge is the new darling of the scouting world

Although Catherine did not pose for the photo - it is an official picture which was taken shortly before her wedding - she is sure to have approved of it being used for the magazine's cover.

The picture, which shows the Duchess' trademark flowing locks and a wide smile,  is accompanied by the headline: 'A Royal Role Model.'

An article on the magazine's website is gushing in its praise of its newest recruit.

In the opening paragraph, the writer asks: 'Where were you when you heard the announcement about the duchess joining Scouting?'

They describe Catherine's involvement in the scouts as 'a boost not just to the beavers and cubs in north Wales whom she will be supporting directly, but to all of us across the UK who are trying to recruit new adults.'

St James' Palace announced that Catherine would be helping out her local troops on an ad hoc basis on January 5.

I heard the Duchess had been keen to become involved as she 'loved the idea of Scouting and working hands-on with children' and felt it tied in with her own interest and hobbies, particularly the outdoors.

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Photos: Prince William Shields Kate Middleton From The Rain

See how the Duke of Cambridge shields his "Yori Yori", the Duchess Of Cambridge from rain drops at the Leicester Square premiere of Steven Spielberg's War Horse yesterday evening.....humm...Aww, quite romantic.

It always puts a dampener on one's evening when the weather ruins a carefully put-together look.

And the Duchess of Cambridge must put a great deal of effort into perfecting her red carpet glamour.

The 29-year-old showed off her sylph-life figure in a stunning floor-length gown.

Her gorgeous cream ensemble was embroidered with black flower and leaf patterns, fitted to the waist with the long skirt falling gracefully loose below.

Her three-quarter-length sleeves exhibited her slender wrists, and the Duchess opted for minimal jewellery in favour of maintaining the focus on her dress.

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Ever Gorgeous Kate Middleton Shines In Strapless Velvet Dress And Diamonds

The Duchess of Cambridge was the belle of the ball in a strapless black velvet dress as she walked the red carpet with her husband Prince William, who looked dapper in black tie.

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge get into the Christmas spirit as they attend lunch at Buckingham Palace.

Kate's black Alexander McQueen gown - the same designer as her wedding dress - had frill trim around the bust and a fishtail-style skirt.

It was so long on the five-foot, 10-inch Duchess, that she had to keep hitching it up to keep it from scraping on the ground.

She held a matching black velvet clutch and donned black pumps.

The 29-year-old accessorized with jewellery she received as a wedding present - a chunky diamond necklace and a matching bracelet and earrings.
Her shiny brunette locks had been styled into loose curls with a side parting for the night.

Can't get enough of her!

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Queen Of England To Rent Out Palace For Olympics

A Royal palace is to be let out to companies for up to £30,000 a day during next year's Olympic Games.

In a break with nearly 500 years of Royal protocol, St James's Palace has thrown open the doors to some of its most lavish state apartments for private firms to rent during the London Games.

The Queen has personally approved the plans to allow businesses to take their pick of the Palace's Throne Room, its Tapestry Room and the Queen Anne Room for glamorous parties.

And wealthy pleasure-seekers can take advantage of another stately offer further north - with Leeds Castle available to hire for the Olympics at £1million.

Guests at St James's will enjoy an exclusive tour of the Palace as part of the exclusive celebrations.

They will also be close to several key Olympic events, including the Beach Volleyball in Horse Guards Parade, and the marathon, which will start and finish in the Mall.

St James's Palace, which is still the official residence of the Sovereign, is normally closed to the public.


Now, under the hire plan, firms will be able to invite guests to events in the Tapestry Room, which boasts an original Tudor fireplace and a selection of tapestries woven for Charles II, and the Throne Room, which contains a single throne for the reigning Monarch.

The Palace was shown to the world after Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge chose one of its rooms to announce their engagement

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Duchess Of Cambridge To Commence Royal Lessons On How To Be "Royal"

The Duchess of Cambridge is set to undergo a string of private briefings and lessons on how to be a royal, according to reports, in preparation for her official duties being stepped up next year.

It's thought royal officials – who have kept Kate's duties down to one per month until the end of the year – have arranged a series of one-to-one meetings with experts during the Autumn, to bring Kate up to speed before her royal work begins in earnest next year.

Reports suggest the former Miss Middleton will spend time learning about the arts, media and government, as well as 'getting to know our national institutions better.'

'The Duchess is being briefed on how the State works, getting to know our national institutions better and learning more about organisations such as the arts, the media and the government,' one royal insider revealed.

'It is a process that will carry on for several months but is being done privately.'

Reports suggest Kate – who is rumoured to be looking in to which charities she would like to support – has also being carrying out her own studies at home.

'As well as meetings at St James's Palace, the Duchess is spending time carrying out private research of her own,' the source revealed, adding Kate is still anxious to spend time in Anglesey with William.
'Like any recently-married couple, they attach huge importance to spending time together in the first few months of their married life.'

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Westminster Abbey Composer 'Sacked For Criticising Royal Wedding Composer On Facebook'

Westminster Abbey has dismissed one of its organists after he is said to have criticised a leading composer who played a key role in the Royal Wedding.

Insiders say the Abbey acted after organ scholar Edward Tambling posted derogatory comments on Facebook about John Rutter, a favourite of Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge.

According to one source, Mr Tambling used 'colourful language' to criticise the skills of Mr Rutter, who composed one of the highlights of the spectacular ceremony on April 29 and who has been described as the world's most popular living choral composer.


The Abbey refused to comment beyond saying Mr Tambling, 23, was told to leave for 'disciplinary reasons'.

The incident will embarrass authorities at the Abbey, which has been used for coronations and Royal Weddings for centuries, because they commissioned Mr Rutter, 65, to write the choral work especially for the occasion.

His anthem This Is The Day The Lord Hath Made was performed by the Abbey choir and the Chapel Royal Choir, and the couple smiled throughout.

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British Heiress Receives Post-Wedding Gift: A Rolls Royce!

British heiress – and newlywed – Petra Ecclestone had a surprise waiting for her when she and her husband James Stunt returned to Los Angeles on Thursday: a bow-topped white Rolls Royce.

Onlookers said Ecclestone "seemed very excited" to see the car parked outside their hotel in Beverly Hills.

She and Stunt are staying at a hotel while they wait to move into Aaron and Candy Spelling's former home in Los Angeles, which Ecclestone purchased in July.

"Petra and her husband James are very excited to be moving to L.A.," a source tells PEOPLE. "They're staying in a hotel until renovations on their new home are complete, but they hope to move in later this month."

Ecclestone also plans to attend New York's Fashion Week later this month to present her new Stark handbag line, according to the source.

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Photo: William And Kate Dolls!Photo: William And Kate Dolls!

Royal wedding dolls of Prince William and his bride Catherine Middleton, who is known as Kate, reappeared in their wedding outfits on Thursday on shop shelves in London.

Just as they were on their April 29 wedding day, William, the Duke of Cambridge, is outfitted in his scarlet Irish Guards colonel uniform, while the his wife, the Duchess of Cambridge, is wearing her white wedding dress.

Humm, they look adorable don't they?

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Prince William Won't Wear Wedding Ring!

LONDON -- Prince William is giving up his bachelor status to take a bride, but a palace official said Thursday that he will not be wearing a wedding ring.

His fiancee, Kate Middleton, plans to wear a wedding ring made of rare Welsh gold, a long-standing royal family tradition dating back nearly 90 years, after the couple marry on April 29 at Westminster Abbey.

A spokeswoman for Prince William who spoke on condition of anonymity because of palace policy said these decisions represent the royal couple's personal wishes.

She said details about the design of Middleton's wedding ring, and the source of the actual Welsh gold used to fashion it, will be released before the wedding.

Welsh gold, prized for its quality and scarcity, had been used in royal weddings since 1923 and has been worn by Queen Elizabeth II, and the late Princess Diana.


Traditionally gold from a nugget from the Clogau Gold mine was used, but the mine has been closed and only a sliver remains.

However, the British Royal Legion gave the queen a small quantity of Welsh gold in the 1980s for incorporation into wedding rings, and it is possible this may be used, as it was for the 2005 wedding of Prince Charles and Camilla.

Charles wears his ring under his larger signet ring, so many casual observers believe he does not wear a wedding band.

There is still no word about the design of Middleton's wedding dress, or about the menus and wine selection for the two receptions that will follow the ceremony.

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