The report comes a day after the Princess of Wales was seen on video for the first time following abdominal surgery in January
An investigation has reportedly been opened at the hospital that treated Kate Middleton for abdominal surgery in January.
According to Mirror, at least one member of staff at the London Clinic in Marylebone, London attempted to illegally access the Princess of Wales’ medical records. This comes amid speculation about Kate’s condition following the operation.
When contacted by PEOPLE, a Kensington Palace spokesperson said, “This is a London Clinic matter.”
The London clinic has not yet responded to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
Per Mirror, the source said “senior hospital bosses” had alerted the palace to the security breach and noted that a thorough investigation would follow.
“This is a major safety lapse and incredibly damaging to the hospital, given its impeccable reputation for treating members of the royal family,” the source said, later adding: “The entire medical staff were left completely shocked and distraught by the allegation and were very hurt that a trusted colleague could allegedly be responsible for such a breach of trust and ethics.”
Kate Middleton sends a subtle message with her hoodie during a farm tour with Prince William
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The London clinic did not address specific claims regarding the Princess of Wales, 42, but said Mirror: “We strongly believe that all of our patients, regardless of their status, deserve complete privacy and confidentiality regarding their medical information.”
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On Monday, TMZ got the first video of the princess since her procedure in January. In the 40-second clip, reportedly taken on Saturday, she can be seen walking alongside her husband Prince William, 41, outside the Windsor Farm Shop. The site is about a mile from their home at Adelaide Cottage.
“Kate was shopping with William and she looked happy and she looked good,” said one onlooker Sun trips of the royal couple.
Although William and Kate’s children did not join them on the outing, the magazine reported that the couple spent Sunday morning watching their children – Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5 – take part in sporting activities.
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Kate Middleton and Prince William with their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis on December 25, 2023.
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After Kensington Palace announced Kate’s surgery, they expressed the mother-of-three’s desire to “maintain as much normality as possible for her children” during this time.
Kate is expected to return to public duties after Easter, according to Kensington Palace. According to a recent report, there is a possibility that the Princess of Wales will address her health once she resumes public duties.
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