Investigation of Alleged Criminal Offense Against Princess Catherine Begins: Details
Catherine, the Princess of Wales, has captivated public attention in recent months with events ranging from her hospitalization and ensuing speculation about her whereabouts to the latest incident—a data breach at The London Clinic where she received treatment.
Princess Catherine at the Together At Christmas” Carol Service at Westminster Abbey on December 08, 2023 in London, England | Source: Getty Images
On March 23, 2024, Princess Catherine revealed she was diagnosed with cancer. Doctors believed the Princess’ condition was non-cancerous when she underwent major abdominal surgery in January 2024, but further tests helped them diagnose her cancer.
In a video message, the Princess of Wales confessed she needed to recover from surgery to start “preventative chemotherapy.” She took time to share the news because she wanted to tell her and Prince William’s children first. Princess Catherine asked the public for privacy.
Catherine, Princess of Wales on July 14, 2019, in London, England | Source: Getty Images
Britain’s data protection authority has initiated an investigation following revelations that a staff member at The London Clinic, the medical facility where the Princess of Wales was previously admitted, attempted to access her medical records unauthorizedly.
This investigation revealed that at least one individual tried to view the Princess’s medical information, stirring significant concern within the hospital. An insider expressed the gravity of the situation, “This is a major security breach and incredibly damaging for the hospital, given its unblemished reputation for treating members of the Royal Family.”
In response, the hospital’s senior management promptly reassured Kensington Palace of their commitment to a thorough inquiry into the incident.
On Wednesday, March 20, the Information Commissioner’s Office acknowledged its ongoing assessment of the breach, stating, “We have received a breach report and are currently evaluating the provided information.”
Catherine, Princess of Wales on December 5, 2023 in London, England | Source: Getty Images
The clinic’s chief executive emphasized the staff’s awareness of their legal and ethical obligations. He highlighted the existing safeguards for patient information management and the protocols for addressing breaches.
The revelation that a trusted staff member could compromise such confidentiality has deeply troubled the clinic’s leadership and medical team at the Marylebone, Central London hospital, where King Charles III was also recently admitted.
King Charles III leaving The London Clinic...
