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Kate Middleton Baby Bump Bikini Pictures Violate Royal Couple's Right to Privacy, St. James's Palace Says

(Photo: Chi Magazine)

The Duchess of Cambridge was vacationing with husband Prince William and her family on the private island of Mustique last week when the long-lens shots were taken.

"We are disappointed that photographs of the Duke and Duchess on a private holiday look likely to be published overseas," a spokesman for the couple at St. James's Palace tells PEOPLE. "This is a clear breach of the couple's right to privacy."

The photos – Kate and William walking arm-in-arm on the beach in their swimwear as well as the bikini-clad duchess frolicking in the surf – are published in Chi magazine this week as well as expected in a U.S. tabloid.

 

 

 

Westminster Names Affenpinscher Banana Joe Best in Show

 

(Photo: Stan Honda/Getty)

Westminster has its top dog!

After two days of meticulous primping, prizes and the less-pretty realities of any spirited championship, the 137th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show came to its finale Tuesday night, declaring Affenpinscher Banana Joe the best in show.

The competition proved fur-rocious as the pint-sized, black-haired furball bested six other finalists (and 2,721 entries total) for the honor, including Old English Sheepdog Swagger, who was named the reserve best in show. It’s the first time the breed has ever taken home the top prize in Westminster history.

 

 

 

Matt Damon Goes on Toilet Strike: "I Will Not Go to the Bathroom"

 (Photo: Michael Kovac/WireImage.com)

Matt Damon has officially gone on strike from using the toilet -- and he wants his fans to do the same! The Promised Land actor, 42, hosted a faux press conference in a new viral video PSA that reveals his decision to boycott the toilet.

"Anybody have any idea what invention has saved more lives than any other in the history of humankind? The toilet," the Water.org co-founder tells reporters in the video campaign. "What's even more shocking is the catastrophic worldwide lack of clean water and sanitation. 780 million people -- that's twice the population of the United States -- lack access to clean water. 2.5 billion people lack access to a toilet or basic sanitation. I mean, more people have cellphones than have toilets."

To help support Water.org's cause, Damon declared, "In protest of this global tragedy and until this issue is resolved . . . I will not go to the bathroom."