UK healthcare worker tried to sell Princess Kate's medical information for profit, probe finds

A former healthcare worker at the private London Clinic, where Kate, the Princess of Wales, underwent surgery in 2024, attempted to sell "highly sensitive personal information," believed to be her medical records. Britain's data watchdog, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), announced Wednesday that it had concluded a criminal investigation into the matter.

The ICO launched its investigation in March 2024 after reports surfaced that staff at the London Clinic might have tried to access the medical records of Kate, the wife of Prince William. The clinic is one of Britain's largest private hospitals and has also treated King Charles. Sky News reported that the case specifically concerned Kate's records, though the ICO declined to confirm the identity of the patient involved.

In its statement, the ICO confirmed that a former healthcare worker had deliberately misused sensitive information and offered to disclose it for financial gain. The office issued a formal caution for the offense. However, the investigation did not uncover any broader systemic issues or failings at the London Clinic. Kensington Palace, representing Kate, declined to comment on the ICO's findings.