King Charles and Princess Kate raised valid security concerns upon their admission to a private London Clinic in Marylebone.
Over the past 10 days, both the King and his daughter-in-law Catherine, the Princess of Wales, underwent surgeries for an enlarged prostate and abdominal issues, respectively, at the hospital.
In an interview with the Daily Express, former Royal Protection Officer Simon Morgan outlined the necessary security measures to safeguard the senior royals in a public-accessible location.
Morgan explained that security protocols typically borrowed from royal residences are extended to environments unaccustomed to such protection.
Security staff first assess the building to familiarize themselves with the hospital's security procedures before deploying personnel to designated areas.
Emphasizing the importance of preserving the hospital's regular operations, Morgan stressed the need to maintain the "integrity" of the site while implementing precautionary measures.
He noted that unlike scenarios involving the US President, the hospital remains open to the general public.
Upon news of Kate's admission, the building quickly became the focus of paparazzi from various British media outlets.
Kensington Palace announced on Wednesday, Jan. 17, that the mother of three is expected to remain hospitalized for approximately two weeks before her discharge.
