Kate Middleton’s medical records possibly breached, hospital launches investigation: report
The famed UK hospital where Kate Middleton was treated earlier this year is investigating whether the royal’s private medical records were breached, according to a report.
At least one staffer at The London Clinic allegedly tried to access health information belonging to the Princess of Wales during her hospital stay, an insider told the Mirror on Tuesday.
“This is a major security breach and incredibly damaging for the hospital, given its unblemished reputation for treating members of the Royal Family,” the insider told the UK newspaper.
The hospital contacted Kensington Palace right after officials became aware of the possible breach, the insider reportedly said.
“The whole medical staff have been left utterly shocked and distraught over the allegations and were very hurt that a trusted colleague could have allegedly been responsible for such a breach of trust and ethics,” the insider told the Mirror.
The London Clinic didn’t comment on the allegations, but told the Mirror, “We firmly believe that all our patients, no matter their status, deserve total privacy and confidentiality regarding their medical information.”
The allegations come as questions have engulfed the Royal Family over Middleton’s health after she was discharged from the hospital in January.
The Post has sought comment from The London Clinic.
A Kensington Palace spokesperson told The Post, “This is a matter for The London Clinic.”
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The medical center has been around for nearly 100 years and has served royals and top elected officials in England. The hospital has treated Prince Philip and British Prime Minister Anthony Eden, as well as actress Elizabeth Taylor and US President John F. Kennedy, according to People.
This is not the first time Middleton’s confidential medical information has been exposed.
In 2012, a nurse connected two radio hosts who pretended to be Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles to a colleague at the Edward VII hospital who divulged information about Middleton’s treatment during extreme morning sickness in the early stages of her first pregnancy.
The nurse, Jacintha Saldanha, died by suicide in December 2012 three days after she answered the phone call, officials said.
Sara Nathan contributed reporting.
With Post wires