Following reports of attempts to access her private medical records, staff at the world-famous hospital where Princess Catherine (Kate Middleton) underwent surgery are being investigated. It is alleged that at least one staff member tried to access Kate's records while she was a patient at a private clinic in London, according to British media reports today, Wednesday. The princess was admitted to the hospital for abdominal surgery and has not yet returned to her royal duties.
Details regarding Kate's condition have not been disclosed, but Kensington Palace previously stated that it is not related to cancer and that the princess wishes to keep her personal medical information private. However, following allegations related to the medical records published in "The Mirror," the UK's Privacy and Data Protection Authority has reported that it received a report about the breach.
One insider told "The Mirror" that the alleged breach was "incredibly damaging" to the hospital, prompting senior officials to contact royal aides immediately to assure them that a full investigation would take place. Staff reportedly felt "shocked and completely horrified" that a colleague might be responsible for the breach of trust and ethics.
This comes amid ongoing concerns about Kate's health and her absence from public life, along with a manipulated image released on Mother's Day. Baseless speculation about the princess and her health has circulated on social media in recent weeks, aggravated by the family's release of a digitally altered photo.
