A hospitalization that continues to generate ink. On January 16, Kate Middleton underwent abdominal surgery at the London Clinic, where members of the royal family are used to being treated. In a press release released the day after this surgical intervention, Kensington Palace insisted that the Princess of Wales wanted “his personal medical information remains private”. A desire which seems to have been flouted. This Wednesday, March 20, our colleagues from Mirror reported that at least one member of the hospital team was caught consulting, without having the right to do so, the medical files of Prince William’s wife. New twist in this affair. Chris Ship, editor-in-chief ofITV News, “three staff members are now under internal investigation for allegedly trying to access medical data” of the mother of the family.
Following the revelation of this affair, the chief executive of the London Clinic, Al Russell, issued a statement. “There is no place in our hospital for those who intentionally abuse the trust of any of our patients or colleagues”, he said firmly. And to continue: “We have systems in place to monitor the management of patient information and, in the event of a breach, all appropriate investigative, regulatory and disciplinary action will be taken”. According to ITV NewsKate Middleton was informed of the potential breach of her medical records. “All of our patients, regardless of their status, deserve complete privacy and confidentiality regarding their personal medical information”, indicated the spokesperson for the London Clinic, who declined to make any further comments concerning the three staff members involved. To be continued…
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Kate Middleton: how the princess prepares her return
While her state of health continues to be a source of rumors, Kate Middleton reappeared at the Windsor Farm Shop this Sunday, March 17, in the company of her husband Prince William to buy some local products. A witness present at the scene reported to Sun that the princess “looked happy and healthy”, while another filmed the couple as they walked past his vehicle in the store parking lot. Reassuring images before the long-awaited return of Kate Middleton.
Carole Middleton’s daughter should normally resume her royal commitments around April 17, just after the start of the school holidays. A comeback that she is actively preparing as reported The Daily Express, this Tuesday, March 19. For this, she called on two former collaborators who “work twenty-four hours a day” sources close to the princely couple told the British tabloid. Nothing will be left to chance for this moment which will certainly be scrutinized very closely.
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