Kate Middleton & Prince William: Protecting Privacy After Photo Scandal

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After the recent pictures of the Duchess in her blue bikini and exposed baby bump were released to the public, the royal couple are taking some some drastic precautions to protect their privacy — and future humiliation.

Kate Middleton, 31 and Prince William , 30 are upset about the intrusion of their privacy when they went on their romantic trip to the exclusive Caribbean island of Mustique, according to a new report. Paparazzi are forbidden on the island, but the photos of Kate in a bikini with her bare baby bump exposed are believed to have been taken by a fellow vacationer — and were published worldwide.

“Kate is devastated, and William is in despair,” an insider tells Life & Style. “All he wants to do is protect Kate, but now he feels that they’re not safe from prying eyes anywhere. It makes them worry about what will happen once their children is born. Will the baby be hunted down like this, too?”

How The Couple Will Regain Their Privacy

But Kate and William are making a major change to their future vacation plans.

“[Prince William] has vowed to find them somewhere else where they’re free to let their hair down and relax,” the source adds “The last thing he wants is for Kate to feel stressed and unhappy.”

Not coming back to Mustique is a big deal for the royal couple, since the exclusive island resort has been a vacation favorite for them and their family for years. Kate and William used to feel extremely safe and secure since photogs are banned — but not so much anymore.

The Royals Have Dealt With Invasion Of Privacy Before

Last year Prince William and Kate had pictures taken of them on vacation in Chateau D’Autet in Provence, except that time Kate was caught topless! The photos of Kate topless and sunbathing were published to French Magazine, Closer. They later confirmed with the press that they will pursue legal action against the magazine

So what do you think HollywooodLifers? Should they amp up their security?