Nurse Tricked by Kate Middleton Hoax Call Dies
LONDON — A nurse at King Edward VII hospital who fell victim to a prank call by two radio disc jockeys seeking information about pregnant Duchess of Cambridge died, hospital officials reported Friday.
On Tuesday, two Australian radio announcers seeking private information on the duchess’ condition called the hospital impersonating Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Charles. Nurse Jacintha Saldanha transferred the call to a second nurse who spoke freely about the patient’s acute morning sickness, the Associated Press reports.
Saldanha was found dead early Friday morning in what appears to be a suicide.
Following the incident, hospital officials said they supported how Saldanha handled the call and that the hospital’s phone protocols were under review.
If you appreciated this article and want to receive more valuable industry content like this, click here to sign up for our FREE digital newsletters!
Related Content
Leading in Turbulent Times: Effective Campus Public Safety Leadership for the 21st Century
This new webcast will discuss how campus public safety leaders can effectively incorporate Clery Act, Title IX, customer service, “helicopter” parents, emergency notification, town-gown relationships, brand management, Greek Life, student recruitment, faculty, and more into their roles and develop the necessary skills to successfully lead their departments. Register today to attend this free webcast!
