The first rule of the internet is ‘bum.’ The second rule of the internet is ‘Kate.’ Put them together and you had no option but to click this story.

It looks like Pippa’s bum is taking a backseat as Kate’s firm rear end is flung into the spotlight, following exposure in German magazine, Bild.

This, from The Australian:

Royalists are up in arms after a German tabloid exposed photos of the Duchess of Cambridge’s naked bottom.

Bild.de published a picture taken as Kate’s dress blew upwards after she hopped off a helicopter with Prince William in the Blue Mountains in Australia during the Royal Tour in April.

The publication describing the pics as “Photos show our favourite Duchess Kate, 32, in the Australian Blue Mountains. The rotor blades of the royal helicopter swirl the air so that Kate’s summer dress blew up — giving a clear view of her beautiful bum!”

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Let’s pause to observe.

Good heavens!

Outrageous!

This is not the first time Kate private parts have made headlines. You will recall that sensational story back in 2012, where an intrepid French paparazzi took shots of her topless. You can see those N5FW pics here.

And here’s a reminder of Pippa’s wedding bum.