I don't think any of us would consider pictures of us or a family member shot from this location to be fair game. We don't consider using telescopes to see us in places where the naked eye can't see to be appropriate. If it's nasty to point out that the same courtesy should apply to Kate Middleton, then I guess you and I disagree about that. I think you may have been under the misunderstanding that the photographer snuck onto the grounds. That is not the case.
First off I never said she or anyone else is “fair game.” That is ludicrous. I said however that the behaviors of the photographers is bad but that’s who they are. Howver, what I DID say was when you are famous and we all know how photographers behave... I don’t see WHY ANYONE would put themselves into that kind of a situation. I dont’ care if she is nude. I don’t go looking for the photos but...she is in a very dignified positon in the Royal Family (and while I do not believe in ROYALTY) nonetheless she is there and open to scrutiny of all kinds. Perhaps there is anothe venue far from the road where she could do this if she wanted. This does not seem very far off the road to me when you consider the advances of today’s photography.
At any rate... I don’t care. However, when you are in a position such as hers... perhaps discretion should be considered.