Hospital Worker Accused of Trying to Sell Kate Middleton's Private Medical Records
Kate Middleton was the victim of "deliberate misuse" of her private medical records, says Britain's privacy and data protection watchdog, which has formally cautioned a former healthcare worker accused of trying to disclose the Princess of Wales' medical information for personal gain.
The private hospital in London where Kate received abdominal surgery in January 2024 reported a privacy breach in March that year. The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) subsequently launched a criminal investigation.
Kate spent two weeks at the London Clinic following her surgery. Further tests later revealed that 'cancer had been found.'
Back in March 2024 when the story broke it was reported that at least one member of staff at the hospital had tried to access the princess's medical records.
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In a statement today the ICO said, 'Following a full assessment under the Code for Crown Prosecutors and the ICO's Prosecution Policy, the ICO issued a now former healthcare professional from London with a formal caution in relation to an offence under section 170(5) of the Data Protection Act 2018.
"The conduct involved the deliberate misuse of highly sensitive personal information and an offer to disclose it for financial gain, representing a clear breach of trust."
A caution, the ICO statement's went on, was seen to be "the appropriate and proportionate enforcement response."
During its investigation the ICO considered whether "there were any wider organisational issues arising from the healthcare provision in this matter," adding, "Based on the evidence available, we did not identify any failings that would meet the threshold for regulatory enforcement.'
Ian Hulme, the ICO's executive director for regulatory supervision, said, "People should be able to trust that the personal information they're giving to healthcare settings is safe and protected from exploitation. When this trust is broken, it's right that the law allows us to take action.
"We will not hesitate to pursue criminal prosecution where it is necessary and proportionate to do so."
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A spokesperson for the London Clinic said, "'We all take considerable pride in delivering the very highest standards of care and discretion for every patient at the London Clinic.
'We are pleased our work with the ICO has brought this sad and isolated incident to a conclusion. There were no regulatory breaches by the hospital."
The London Clinic is the UK's largest private independent hospital. King Charles III was also treated there in January 2024.
In January 2025 Kate revealed that she was in remission for cancer.
In an Instagram post she wrote, "It is a relief to now be in remission and I remain focussed on recovery. As anyone who has experienced a cancer diagnosis will know, it takes time to adjust to a new normal.
"I am however looking forward to a fulfilling year ahead. There is much to look forward to. Thank you to everyone for your continued support."
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This story was originally published June 17, 2026 at 12:20 PM.