Princess Catherine in bombshell data breach as royal family photo scandal widens
The Princess of Wales is at the centre of a new medical records scandal as a third image is drawn into the doctored photos saga.
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An explosive new report claims hospital staff tried to access Princess Catherine’s medical records at the world-renowned London Clinic where the royal underwent abdominal surgery.
At least one clinic staffer was allegedly caught trying to access the royal’s medical notes while she was a patient in January, The Mirror reports.
Clinic bosses have launched an investigation into the matter.
The shock development comes during what is shaping up to be a week from hell for the royal family, with yet another image withdrawn over claims it was doctored.
Global picture agency Getty Images has claimed the official portrait taken at Prince Archie’s 2019 christening was “digitally enhanced”.
The picture, taken by photographer Chris Allerton is the third royal image to be withdrawn in recent weeks.
Allerton has vehemently denied the image was manipulated, describing the claims as “a load of cobblers”, according to British media reports.
Princess Catherine’s Mother’s Day image was the first photo to become embroiled in the “manipulation” saga, forcing the royal to issue a rare personal apology in which she admitted to “editing” the image.
On Monday, Catherine’s much-loved 2022 portrait of the late Queen Elizabeth and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren was also withdrawn after Getty Images alleged that it had been “digitally enhanced at source”.
SHOCK OVER DATA BREACH CLAIMS
The London Clinic has refused to comment on the medical data breach claims but said: “We firmly believe that all our patients, no matter their status, deserve total privacy and confidentiality regarding their medical information.”
Kensington Palace said: “This is a matter for The London Clinic.”
The claim has shocked staff at the prestigious hospital, which has long been known for its discreet treatment of members of the royal family as well as politicians and celebrities.
It has been a dramatic time for the Princess of Wales amid wild speculation and conspiracy theories as she continues her recovery from abdominal surgery.
Video and pictures emerged of the Princess and Prince William walking through the carpark of a Windsor farm shop near their home.
#KateMiddleton seemed to be in good spirits while out and about with #PrinceWilliam Saturday. https://t.co/kLUsfvt3b2 (🎥: TMZ/The Sun) pic.twitter.com/EqbtVojBcw
— TMZ (@TMZ) March 18, 2024
In his first royal appearance since the release of the footage, Prince William referred to his wife’s absence.
The Prince of Wales was greeted warmly with cheers from wellwishers as he arrived in Sheffield, South Yorkshire.
When the subject of formative childhoods was raised by Sheffield City Council chief executive Kate Josephs, Prince William immediately referred to the success of Princess Catherine’s Early Years projects.
Holding his palms up and smiling, he deferred to the Princess of Wales’s expertise and said: “That’s my wife’s area, she needs to be sat here.”
DAD WHO SHOT VIDEO HITS OUT AT TROLLS
The bystander who filmed Princess Catherine shopping has lashed out at “delusional” online trolls, saying his footage should put an end to unfounded speculation about her health.
Nelson Silva told The Sun he saw Catherine “with my own eyes” looking relaxed at the Windsor Farm Shop.
“I’m not so much shocked that these comments have continued, I’m just confused how exactly they can continue,” he told The Sun.
“This is a video clearly showing her and William. I saw them with my own eyes. It was a completely relaxed situation.”
Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen also rubbished the conspiracy theories, saying he sees Princess Catherine and Prince William “most days” out and about in Windsor.
Social media was flooded with conspiracy theories after the footage emerged including the bizarre claim that the woman in the video was a “body double”.
Pietersen, who lives nearby the royals in Windsor with his wife Jessica Taylor, said the gossip was “ridiculous and cruel”.
TV pundit Pietersen said the public should “leave her and her beautiful family alone”.
“W&K are the most wonderful parents and as normal/humble as they come,” he posted.
“Let K who is recovering from an operation recover.”
TRUMP’S THREAT TO HARRY
US presidential hopeful Donald Trump has reiterated his threat to deport Prince Harry from the US, if necessary.
In a world exclusive interview former leader of the UK Brexit Party and Sky News contributor Nigel Farage goes one-on-one with Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump in a no holds barred interview as the former US President vies for a second term in office.
During a sit down interview with GBN broadcaster Farage, Mr Trump makes it clear that King Charles’ son would not get special privileges regarding his residency in the United States if he had lied on his visa application regarding the use of illicit drugs. Immigration officials would “take appropriate action,” he said.
The Duke of Sussex admitted to using drugs in his tell-all memoir, Spare. And in an ITV interview Prince Harry admitted to taking cocaine and psychedelic mushrooms.
The royal has residency but is yet to become a US citizen.
Trump & Farage: The Interview will air on Sky News tonight (20 March) in full at 8.30pm AEDT, available to watch online with a SkyNews.com.au Streaming Subscription, or on TV through Foxtel or Sky News Regional.
HARRY AND MEGHAN BUMPED FROM ROYAL WEBSITE
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s individual bios have been bumped to the very back of the official website of the royal family, and replaced by a joint profile which puts them in last place, requiring visitors to the site to scroll to the very bottom.
The shared bio is now placed directly beneath an image of disgraced Prince Andrew, the Duke of York.
“As announced in January 2020, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have stepped back as working members of The Royal Family,” a description leading to their direct page reads.
“The couple married in St George’s Chapel, Windsor on 19 May 2018 and have two children: Prince Archie of Sussex and Princess Lilibet of Sussex.”
The website then recaps Prince Harry’s accomplishments, including his 10 years in the Armed Forces, and the creation of the Invictus Games, a global sporting event for differently abled servicemen and women.
The bio summarises Meghan Markle’s mentions seven seasons of Suits, her royal patronages, and directs those interested to the couple’s own official website.
Previously, Prince Harry, 39, and Markle, 42, each had their own biographical blurb on royal.uk.
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