You will never see Kate Middleton, a.k.a. the Duchess of Cambridge, in a bikini, or clubbing in the shortest of skirts, ever again.

For the rest of your life. This is reality. Given her status as wife of the future king, one can't blame her or expect anything different.

Which we get. We really do. It's just part of growing up.

Moreover, after her private vacation images were published, you knew Middleton's "minder" would shut 'em down going forward.

Given the unique circumstances Catherine has found herself in, her less restrained days of yore may as well be another lifetime.

While Meghan Markle's personal Instagram may one day come back, now that she's found freedom, Middleton's never existed.

Nor will it. And that's fine. You have to respect it.

Unless your name begins with "Kard" and ends with "ashian" you prolly don't want these kindsa pics on the web, ideally.

Yet it's kind of a shame, because Kate has it goin' on!

Seriously, check this out ...

1. At the Club

2. Where's the Rest of the Outfit?

3. Get a Leg Up

4. With a Bonus Middleton

5. Natural Beauty

6. White Hot