Former President Donald Trump is known for his provocative comments, and one of them was his criticism of Princess Kate Middleton on social media for her topless photos published in a French magazine. The tweet reportedly angered Prince William.
The photographs were captured Using a long-range lens while the royal couple were on a private holiday in the south of France, sunbathing on the terrace of a secluded chateau. In September 2012, Trump tweeted“Who wouldn’t take a picture of Kate and make a lot of money if she sunbathed naked? Come on, Kate!”
Who wouldn’t take a photo of Kate and make a lot of money if she sunbathed naked? Come on, Kate!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 17, 2012
This observation, among others, is explored in Robert Jobson’s latest biography, Catherine, Princess of Waleswhich details William’s anger upon learning of Trump’s comments. Jobson wrote: “William was reportedly furious when Donald Trump tweeted: ‘Kate Middleton is great but she shouldn’t sunbathe naked, she only has herself to blame.’” He added that the whole incident left the Duchess feeling “violated,” as reported The Independent.
Trump also spoke about the viral images on American television. He said: “While we are all fans of Kate, can you imagine why she would be naked? Why would she be standing naked in a pool or wherever she was? She is Kate. It is terrible what they did, it is terrible to take pictures, but boy, how can you do something so stupid?” Daily entertainment.
At the time, St. James’s Palace issued a statement saying: “Their Royal Highnesses have been deeply saddened to learn that a French publication and photographer have invaded their privacy in such a grotesque and wholly unjustifiable manner.” The statement further read: “The incident is reminiscent of the worst excesses of the press and paparazzi during the lifetime of Diana, Princess of Wales, and is all the more upsetting to the Duke and Duchess for being so,” it said. ABC News.
Earlier this year, Trump surprisingly stood by Middleton after she revealed she had edited a family photo featuring herself, Prince William and their three children. Trump wrote: “That shouldn’t be a big deal because everybody edits (photos). You look at these movie actors, you see a movie actor, and you meet them and you say, ‘Is that the same person in the picture?’”
He added: “I saw it and it was very minor tampering. I don’t understand why there was such a fuss about it.” He praised the royal family and said: “I’m a big fan of the concept of the royal family,” he was quoted as saying. OK! Magazine.
Speaking about Queen Elizabeth II, he said: “I’m a bit biased because I thought the Queen was amazing. Think about it, all those years, 75 years, she’s hardly ever made a mistake.” About King Charles III, He revealed: “We have different views, but we get along. I think he’s a really wonderful guy. We get along. He was a little bit more interested in environmental restriction than I was.”