The photographs, which Closer is teasing as "les photos sexy en Provence," were taken recently while the couple was on holiday at a family member's chateau. In them, the duchess is seen removing her bandeau and relaxing as she and her husband appear to apply sunscreen to each other. It's a scene of intimate unguardedness, a private moment in what the royal family has called a "secluded location" -- made as public as possible.

And for that – despite the inevitable outbreaks out slavering over the duchess' knockers you'll find out there right now – there's been a loud and negative backlash. Apparently there really is still a line of invasiveness and tastelessness to be crossed in our long-lensed world, and Closer magazine just tap-danced right over it.

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