There is no peace for Kate Middleton. According to the Daily Mirror, staff at the London Clinic, a hospital often used by the royal family, “attempted to gain access to her private medical records” in order to spread news about the princess’ true condition. The Information Commissioners Office (ICO) has confirmed it has received a “report of a breach” and is investigating. According to the Mirror, “at least one member of staff was caught trying to access medical records”. The newspaper said an internal investigation had been launched at the private London hospital which has treated both the Princess of Wales and King Charles III in recent months.
What happened
The private hospital where Kate Middleton underwent surgery last night has refused to say whether the staff who allegedly tried to hack into the royal family’s medical records are still on duty. The data regulator, the Information Commissioner’s Officer (ICO), confirmed it had “received a report of a security breach” and was in the process of “evaluating the information provided”. Meanwhile, insiders at the hospital, based in Marylebone, central London, said staff were “completely shocked and appalled” that a “trusted colleague” could commit such a “breach of trust and ethics”. The princess is said to be aware of the allegations, while a Kensington Palace spokeswoman said: “That is a matter for the London Clinic.”
Internal investigation
The London clinic could not confirm the exact date the alleged breach allegedly took place, but the revelation came a day after a video was released showing Kate out with William shopping at a local produce store in Windsor. weekend.
A hospital insider told the Mirror: “This is a serious breach of security and is incredibly damaging to the hospital given its impeccable reputation for caring for members of the royal family. Senior hospital managers contacted Kensington Palace immediately after being alerted to the incident and assured a full investigation would be carried out. “All medical staff were completely shocked and appalled by the allegations and deeply hurt that a trusted colleague could be responsible for such a breach of trust and ethics.” Access by staff of any public or private healthcare facility to a patient’s medical records without the consent of the healthcare provider’s data controller is a criminal offence.
Kate’s condition
The Metropolitan Police told MailOnline they could not comment without knowing whether the clinic had reported the incident to the police. While the clinic declined to answer questions, it said it strongly believes “that all of our patients, regardless of their condition, deserve complete privacy and confidentiality regarding their medical information.” Details of Kate’s condition have not been released, but Kensington Palace previously said her abdominal surgery was unrelated to cancer and that the princess wanted her personal medical information to remain private. Following the announcement that Kate would undergo surgery, Kensington Palace said the princess would be out of royal duties until after Easter. Despite setting a clear timeline, his temporary retirement led to a tsunami of speculation about his health. The absurd claims were amplified when the princess posted a family photo released by Kensington Palace on Mother’s Day, which was pulled by major photo agencies because it had been retouched. The uproar on social media led the princess to issue a personal apology to X, writing: “Like many amateur photographers, I sometimes experiment with editing.” Last week, friends of William and Kate said they “want to be clear and open” about his health issues, but would share them with the public “when they feel ready.”
When will it be back in public?
The princess is expected to return to public service after April 17, when her children rejoin Lambrook School, near Ascot, after the Easter break. However, there has been some speculation that the princess could soon make a comeback by attending the annual Easter morning service at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle. According to the Telegraph, the princess has not ruled out joining her family for the traditional walk on Easter Sunday. A palace source told the paper that “there has been no confirmation whatsoever”, adding that anything else is speculation.
Last updated: Wednesday, March 20, 2024, 10:37 a.m
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