Kate Middleton's Medical Records Involved in Security Breach After Hospital Staff Attempted Access: Report

Mar. 15, 2025

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An investigation has reportedly been opened at the hospital that treatedKate Middletonfor herabdominal surgeryin January.

According toThe Mirror,at least one staff member at The London Clinic in Marylebone, London, attempted to illegally access the Princess of Wales’ medical records. This comes amidspeculationregarding Kate’s condition following her surgery.

In a statement shared with PEOPLE, The London Clinic’s CEO Al Russell said, “Everyone at The London Clinic is acutely aware of our individual, professional, ethical and legal duties with regards to patient confidentiality. We take enormous pride in the outstanding care and discretion we aim to deliver for all our patients that put their trust in us every day. We have systems in place to monitor management of patient information and, in the case of any breach, all appropriate investigatory, regulatory and disciplinary steps will be taken. There is no place at our hospital for those who intentionally breach the trust of any of our patients or colleagues.”

While the Metropolitan Police told PEOPLE that this “isn’t something we’re aware of,” Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s spokesperson said, “Clearly there are strict rules on patient data that must be followed. I think we all want to get behind the Princess of Wales and Prince of Wales, and we wish her the speediest of recoveries,“according to the BBC.

PerThe Mirror,a source said “senior hospital bosses” alerted the palace of the security breach and noted that a thorough investigation would ensue.

“This is a major security breach and incredibly damaging for the hospital, given its unblemished reputation for treating members of the royal family,” a source told the outlet, later adding, “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 London Clinic did not address specific claims regarding the Princess of Wales, 42, but toldThe Mirror:“We firmly believe that all our patients, no matter their status, deserve total privacy and confidentiality regarding their medical information.”

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On Monday,TMZobtained the firstvideo of the princesssince her January procedure. In the 40-second clip, reportedly taken Saturday, she can be seen walking alongside her husbandPrince William, 41, outsideWindsor Farm Shop. The spot is about a mile from their home atAdelaide Cottage.

“Kate was out shopping with William, and she looked happy and she looked well,” an onlooker toldThe Sunof the royal couple’s outing.

While William and Kate’s children did not join them on their outing, the outlet reported that the couple spent Sunday morning watching their kids —Prince George, 10,Princess Charlotte, 8, andPrince Louis, 5 — take part in sporting activities.

Kate Middleton and Prince William with their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis on Dec. 25, 2023.Getty Images

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After Kensington Palace announced Kate’s surgery, they expressed the mom-of-three’s wishes to “maintain as much normalityfor her children as possible” during this time.

Kate is expected to return to public duties after Easter, according to Kensington Palace. According to a recent report, there’s a possibility that the Princess of Wales willaddress her healthupon resuming her public duties.

source: people.com