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Husband Of Nurse Who Died By Suicide After Kate Middleton Prank Call Says He Will ‘Never Forgive’ Radio Host

Husband’s statement after tragic Kate prank fallout exposed.

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The husband of nurse Jacintha Saldanha, who took her own life after a prank call involving Kate Middleton, has released a statement.

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The shocking prank call revealed.

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Jacintha Saldanha was a 46-year-old night sister working at King Edward VII Hospital, a private facility in London known for treating high-profile patients.

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In December 2012, Kate Middleton—then Duchess of Cambridge—was admitted to the hospital with severe morning sickness during her first pregnancy with Prince George.

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On duty during this high-profile admission, Saldanha would become the unintended link in a chain of events that spiraled out of control.

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Two Australian radio DJs, Michael Christian and Melanie Greig, phoned the hospital pretending to be Queen Elizabeth II and then-Prince Charles.

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The prank aimed to trick hospital staff into revealing details about Kate’s condition—a dangerous gamble played for entertainment.

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After being transferred by Saldanha, another nurse inadvertently disclosed personal information about Kate’s health.

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Reports later claimed the station aired the call without obtaining hospital permission, despite making “at least five” attempts to secure approval.

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Once broadcast, the call sparked immediate outrage in the UK, where royal privacy is fiercely protected and media ethics were already under scrutiny.

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What began as a joke turned into a firestorm, with both DJs facing relentless criticism and a media frenzy of their own.

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The tragic consequences highlighted.

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Three days after the prank aired, Saldanha was found dead in her staff quarters at the hospital.

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Investigators discovered three handwritten notes—one citing the prank call as a reason for her despair.

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The couple’s son, Junal, heartbreakingly said: “Dad, my sister and myself miss our beloved mum every day, and will do so for the rest of our lives.”

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In a letter dated New Year’s Day 2013, Prince William described the tragedy as “unbelievably sad,” extending “deepest condolences” from himself and Kate.

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Explosive lawsuit profiled.

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More than a decade later, radio DJ Michael Christian has filed a lawsuit against Southern Cross Austereo, the parent company of 2Day FM.

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The lawsuit alleges the prank violated Australia’s broadcasting rules and never should have been approved.

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Christian claims the incident caused “long-lasting damage,” including job loss, death threats, and destroyed career prospects.

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Former co-host Greig has expressed support for Christian’s decision while reiterating deep sympathy for Saldanha’s grieving family.

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Christian and Greig were suspended following the uproar, and eventually left their roles in the years after the scandal.

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Speaking out, Christian later claimed: “We were made scapegoats for a decision that was bigger than us.”

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Husband’s heartbreaking words released.

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Ben Barboza’s anguish still burns: “I can’t forgive the people who broadcast that,” he said, recalling how one reckless prank devastated his family.

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“Just a matter of three or four seconds changed our whole life,” Barboza admitted, highlighting the cruel speed at which disaster struck.

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His voice, filled with fury and sorrow, condemned the stunt: “Why did they do that? For what? A joke?”

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Barboza shared his wife’s torment: “It was the humiliation she felt. She didn’t want me to share that humiliation.”

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He believes Saldanha blamed herself for the breach, replaying the mistake in her mind until it became unbearable.

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“We’ve been left broken,” he said quietly. “Nothing will ever make sense of what happened to her.”

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Tragedy won’t be forgotten.

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Jacintha Saldanha’s death sent shockwaves across the globe, exposing the dark side of media stunts.

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The case forced broadcasters to rethink boundaries, sparking fierce debate about how far entertainment should go for ratings.

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For Ben Barboza and his children, life has been marked by grief, loss, and an unhealed wound.

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Now, Michael Christian’s lawsuit against Southern Cross Austereo reopens old wounds and reignites public anger.

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While some rally behind Christian’s claims, others argue no amount of compensation can undo the damage.

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More than a decade later, one truth remains: a prank for laughs ended in heartbreak that will echo for years to come.

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