4 hospitals frequented by the royal family: from The London Clinic that treated Kate Middleton to The Portland Hospital where Meghan Markle had Archie – but which was Queen Elizabeth’s favourite?
As news of Kate Middleton’s cancer diagnosis shocks the world and prompts an outpouring of sympathy after weeks of speculation, it has emerged that the princess is undergoing a course of chemotherapy.
Middleton initially underwent abdominal surgery in January at The London Clinic, where at least one member of staff was said to have breached her medical records. The violation reportedly occurred during her two-week stay at the facility, with a spokesperson for the UK Information Commissioner’s Office saying that they had “received a breach report and [were] assessing the information provided.”
In her video statement last Friday, Middleton said she hoped that she would be given the “space and privacy” to complete her treatment.
Members of the royal family are understandably selective about where they receive healthcare, and The London Clinic was previously known for being one of the most discreet in the country.
Here are four of the most well-known hospitals frequented by royals in the UK:
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1. The London Clinic
The London Clinic is the luxury private hospital from which Kate was discharged in January after undergoing her abdominal surgery.
2. The Portland Hospital
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3. King Edward VII’s Hospital
Located in the upmarket Marylebone neighbourhood of London, King Edward VII’s hospital was the late Queen Elizabeth’s preferred option according to Business Insider. Described as “London’s foremost private hospital”, the facility was first established in 1899, and now features luxurious amenities including a well-stocked library, a physiotherapy centre with Pilates, acupuncture and sports massages, and a heated swimming pool.
4. The Lindo Wing at St. Mary’s Hospital Paddington
- As news of Kate Middleton’s cancer diagnosis shocks the world and prompts an outpouring of sympathy after weeks of speculation, it has emerged that the princess is undergoing a course of chemotherapy
- Middleton initially underwent abdominal surgery in January at The London Clinic, where at least one member of staff was said to have breached her medical records prior to the media frenzy