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Pippa Middleton iCloud hack claims investigated by police Pippa Middleton iCloud hack claims investigated by police
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Police are investigating claims an iCloud account - reportedly belonging to the Duchess of Cambridge's sister Pippa Middleton - has been hacked and private photographs stolen. Police are investigating claims an iCloud account reportedly belonging to the Duchess of Cambridge's sister Pippa Middleton has been hacked and private photographs stolen.
The Sun and Daily Mail reported they were offered the images, which they said included shots of Prince George and Princess Charlotte. The Sun reported that it was offered the images, which it said included shots of the duchess's children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte.
The Sun said someone contacted it asking for £50,000 within 48 hours. The paper said someone contacted it asking for £50,000 within 48 hours.
The Met Police said inquiries were ongoing, and no arrests had been made.The Met Police said inquiries were ongoing, and no arrests had been made.
The haul from the hack is believed to include 3,000 pictures, and the anonymous seller has reportedly tried to sell them via encrypted messaging service WhatsApp.The haul from the hack is believed to include 3,000 pictures, and the anonymous seller has reportedly tried to sell them via encrypted messaging service WhatsApp.
'Specialist officers''Specialist officers'
The Sun quoted a spokesman for Miss Middleton as saying: "Thank you very much for drawing this to the family's attention.The Sun quoted a spokesman for Miss Middleton as saying: "Thank you very much for drawing this to the family's attention.
"I can confirm that not only have the lawyers been informed but the police are about to be involved as well.""I can confirm that not only have the lawyers been informed but the police are about to be involved as well."
A Met Police spokesman said: "Police have received a report concerning the alleged hacking of a personal iCloud account. Specialist officers are now investigating."A Met Police spokesman said: "Police have received a report concerning the alleged hacking of a personal iCloud account. Specialist officers are now investigating."
Earlier this year, Miss Middleton and hedge fund manager James Matthews confirmed they are engaged to be married, with a wedding planned for next year.Earlier this year, Miss Middleton and hedge fund manager James Matthews confirmed they are engaged to be married, with a wedding planned for next year.
Miss Middleton was maid of honour when the Duchess of Cambridge married Prince William in 2011.Miss Middleton was maid of honour when the Duchess of Cambridge married Prince William in 2011.