An Italian magazine is set to follow a French publication in printing topless photographs of the Duchess of Cambridge, it was reported today.

A furious Duke and Duchess of Cambridge launched legal proceedings against a French magazine last night to stop it reprinting topless photographs of Kate taken while the couple was on holiday.

A furious Duke and Duchess of Cambridge launched legal action against a French magazine tonight after it published topless pictures of Kate Middleton taken while the couple were on holiday.