Health minister Maria Caulfield told LBC radio that police have been asked to look at The London Clinic tried to access Kate Middleton's medical records
The CEO of the London Clinic has said 'all appropriate investigatory, regulatory and disciplinary steps will be taken' as it investigates allegations a member of staff tried to hack into the Princess of Wales's medical records.Explosive claims that at least one staff member had attempted to access personal details about Kate following her planned abdominal surgery in January have prompted bosses at the prestigious hospital to launch an urgent review.
'There is no place at our hospital for those who intentionally breach the trust of any of our patients or colleagues.' 'But the Information Commissioner can also take prosecutions, can also issue fines, the Nursing and Midwifery Council and other health regulators can strike you off the register if the breach is serious enough.
READ MORE: Inside the London Clinic: Private hospital where Kate Middleton was treated has its own concierge, offers meat from Smithfield market and fish from Cornish boats and counts Prince Philip, Princess Margaret, Liz Taylor and JFK among its famous patients Advertisement She said: 'Just to reassure your viewers, these rules apply to all patients, so there are very strict rules about which patient notes you can access.
Mystery shrouded the scandal last night, with the prestigious clinic refusing to answer when it was first made aware of the alleged violation or if the staff responsible had been suspended as it investigates. 'Katespiracies' included claims she was recovering from a 'Brazilian bum lift' or in a coma, a theory sparked by a Spanish journalist.
'Senior hospital bosses contacted Kensington Palace immediately after the incident was brought to their attention and assured the palace there would be a full investigation. While the clinic refused to answer questions, it said it firmly believes 'that all our patients, no matter their status, deserve total privacy and confidentiality regarding their medical information'.
The absurd claims only intensified when the Princess took the blame for the family photograph released by Kensington Palace on Mother's Day, which was 'killed' by six of the world's top picture agencies over concerns that it had been 'manipulated'. 'She and William are at their most open when out interacting with the public. I can see a world in which the Princess might discuss her recovery out on engagements,' a source told the Sunday Times.
However, there has been some speculation that the Princess could now make an earlier return and may even be seen walking into the annual Easter Matins service at St George's Chapel on the Windsor estate. Prince and Princess of Wales with their three children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis in Norfolk in 2022
In December, it was uncovered that a gang of hackers had tried to break into the computer system of King Edward's VII Hospital's, where Kate had previously been treated. In 2012, two Australian radio DJs pretended to be the Queen and Prince Charles in a prank-call to staff at King Edward VII's hospital, where Kate was being treated for acute morning sickness.
King Charles, who is undergoing treatment for cancer, was also underwent surgery for an enlarged prostate at the hospital earlier this year. He was pictured smiling and waving as he left the building on January 29 alongside Queen Camilla.
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