Summary
A book about Prince William and Princess Kate reveals that Prince William was deeply saddened by the suicide of a nurse involved in a prank call concerning Princess Kate's health during her pregnancy in 2012. The nurse, Jacintha Saldanha, transferred a prank call made by DJs pretending to be the Queen and King, and took her life days later. Prince William privately wrote a letter to her family expressing sympathy and sorrow.
Key Facts
- The prank call happened on December 4, 2012, at King Edward VII’s Hospital where Princess Kate was receiving treatment.
- The radio DJs pretended to be Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III when making the call.
- Jacintha Saldanha, the nurse who transferred the call, died by suicide three days later.
- Prince William wrote a personal letter to Saldanha's family, expressing his sorrow without publicizing it.
- The book "William and Catherine" discusses this incident and its impact on the royal couple.
- The DJs involved, Mel Greig and Michael Christian, expressed regret and apologized for the incident.
- The inquest revealed that the prank call troubled Saldanha, leading to her tragic decision.
- The incident highlighted challenges faced by the royal couple due to media attention.
