Kate’s hospital condemns prank call

King Edward VII’s Hospital in London has condemned a prank phone call that led to the death of a nurse, as her family struggled to come to terms with the tragedy.

In a letter to the parent company of Australian radio station 2day FM, hospital chairman Lord Glenarthur said he wanted to “protest” against the “extremely foolish” gag, which he branded “truly appalling”.

His comments follow the apparent suicide on Friday of nurse Jacintha Saldanha, 46, who was on duty at the hospital when she was duped by DJs Mel Greig and Michael Christian into helping reveal details about Kate Middleton’s health.