New semi-naked pictures of Kate published in Danish mag

Shocking new photos of a semi-naked Kate Middleton on holiday have emerged.

The images, taken during her recent private break in France with hubby Prince William, were published in a Danish magazine, reports said.

Kate Middleton (Pic-AFP)

The pictures show the 30-year-old sunbathing on a balcony at the couple's chateau lovenest.

Kate is topless in some photos and in others, has a towel wrapped round her shoulders as she tries to put on a pair of bikini bottoms.

Scanned images of the Danish magazine's photos have also begun to appear online.

The magazine published 16 pages of the controversial photos last week and returned with more this week.