Kate Middleton’s medical records part of hospital security breach: report

The hospital where Kate Middleton underwent abdominal surgery in January reportedly experienced a security breach involving the Princess of Wales’ medical records.

An investigation is underway at the London Clinic over claims that at least one staffer attempted to access Middleton’s files, the Daily Mail reported Tuesday.

“This is a major security breach and incredibly damaging for the hospital, given its unblemished reputation for treating members of the royal family,” a source at the private healthcare organization told the British newspaper.

The hospital where Kate Middleton underwent surgery is investigating a security breach over her files. Getty Images The London Clinic is investigating claims that at least one staffer attempted to view Middleton’s medical files. WireImage

The insider shared that the hospital has been transparent and immediately alerted the royal family about the security concern.

“Senior hospital bosses contacted Kensington Palace immediately after the incident was brought to their attention and assured the palace there would be a full investigation,” the source said.

The medical staff at the healthcare facility have been left “utterly shocked and distraught” over the allegations.

“This is a major security breach and incredibly damaging for the hospital, given its unblemished reputation for treating members of the Royal Family,” one insider from the private healthcare organization said. Getty Images The hospital alerted the royal family about the breach. Balkis Press/ABACA/Shutterstock

Workers were “very hurt that a trusted colleague could have allegedly been responsible for such a breach of trust and ethics,” the source noted.

It is understood that Middleton, 42, is aware of the potential breach and a spokesperson for Kensington Palace told the website, “This is a matter for the London Clinic.”

A spokesperson for the Information Commissioner’s Office confirmed that they had “received a breach report and are assessing the information provided.”

“Senior hospital bosses contacted Kensington Palace immediately after the incident was brought to their attention and assured the palace there would be a full investigation,” the source said. Getty Images Staffers are allegedly “distraught” over the breach on the Princess of Wales’ privacy. WireImage

Meanwhile, The London Clinic told The Mirror that the organization strongly believes “that all our patients, no matter their status, deserve total privacy and confidentiality regarding their medical information.”

Middleton underwent the planned procedure in January, though no further details are known.

Conspiracy theories about Middlton’s health and whereabouts have been running rampant online amid her recovery as she continues to stay out of the spotlight.

Middleton underwent planned abdominal surgery in January. Getty Images She hasn’t attended a royal event since Christmas last year. Geoff Robinson/Shutterstock Conspiracy theories of her health and whereabouts have rocked Middleton. Samir Hussein/WireImage

Middleton has not attended an official royal event since December when she attended the Christmas Day church service with Prince William and their three kids: Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5.

While her rep exclusively told Page Six that Middleton was “doing well” and expected to return to her in-person duties after Easter, her ongoing absence has raised questions and concerns.

Worries heightened earlier this month when her husband bailed last-minute on a royal event due to “personal reasons.”

She is expected to return to her in-person royal duties after Easter. Samir Hussein/WireImage She raised concerns after sharing a heavily edited photo of herself with her kids on British Mother’s Day. @princeandprincessofwales / Instagram

The internet was then set ablaze with theories on Middleton’s condition when she was caught posting a heavily doctored family photo on British Mother’s Day last weekend.

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Following the Photoshop fail —which forced Middleton to issue an official apology after photo agencies placed a “kill notice” on the image — she emerged in a few grainy paparazzi photos as she rode in a car near Windsor.

Middleton was allegedly spotted with Prince William at a farm stand in Windsor this weekend. Getty Images Several people have called the video from the farm stand into question. Getty Images

Middleton was finally spotted out and about in public when she and the Prince of Wales stopped by the Windsor Farm Stand this weekend.

“After all the rumors that had been going ’round, I was stunned to see them there,” an eyewitness told The Sun. “Kate was out shopping with William, and she looked happy and she looked well.”

A video emerged of the couple’s shopping excursion in which Middleton was seen walking beside William looking happy and energetic.

Middleton’s professional body double, Heidi Agan, denied that she was the one in the video. katemiddletonlookalike/Instagram Middleton looked healthy and happy during the Windsor shopping trip. Getty Images

While some have claimed Middleton was not actually in the video and it was actually a body double, her professional look-alike, Heidi Agan, denied that she was imitating the princess in the video.

Royal sources are hopeful that Middleton’s latest farm stand sighting should put the conspiracy theories to bed.

Page Six exclusively reported on Tuesday that William’s estranged brother, Prince Harry, is concerned over the drama but that “any hint of scandal is untrue.”