Fire breaks out at St Mary's Hospital in Paddington: Birthplace of royal family members and other famous figures

The fire broke out around 11.36am in the Clarence wing’s store room, with smoke quickly entering nearby wards. Approximately 70 people were evacuated from the affected areas. No injuries have been reported so far.

London Fire Brigade said it received eight emergency calls and responded with around 60 firefighters and eight fire engines from stations including Paddington, North Kensington and Euston. The blaze was brought under control by 12.36pm, one hour after it was first reported.

In a statement, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust said: “St Mary’s Hospital is currently managing a small, contained fire in a linen room on the ground floor of the Clarence wing building. London Fire Brigade are on site and the fire is out.

“As a precaution, we have temporarily moved patients and staff from wards and other areas affected by smoke. No other buildings on the St Mary’s Hospital site are affected.

“All other services – including A&E and planned care – continue this afternoon, though we are closely monitoring the situation. Patients should continue to attend the hospital unless they hear from us directly. We ask people to bear with us until this situation is resolved and ensure that all roads are kept clear.”

Famous people born at St Mary’s Hospital

St Mary's Hospital in Paddington, London, is known for its association with numerous famous births, particularly within the British royal family. They include:

• Prince William, Prince of Wales (born 1982): First son of King Charles III and Diana, Princess of Wales.
• Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex (born 1984): Second son of King Charles III and Diana, Princess of Wales.
• Prince George of Wales (born 2013): First son of Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales.
• Princess Charlotte of Wales (born 2015): Daughter of Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales.
• Prince Louis of Wales (born 2018): Second son of Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales.
• Peter Phillips (born 1977): Son of Princess Anne and Mark Phillips.
• Zara Tindall (born 1981): Daughter of Princess Anne and Mark Phillips.
• Lord Frederick Windsor (born 1979): Son of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent.
• Lady Gabriella Kingston (born 1981): Daughter of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent.
• Alexander Windsor, Earl of Ulster (born 1974): Son of the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester.
• Lady Davina Windsor (born 1977): Daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester.
• Lady Rose Gilman (born 1980): Daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester.

Other famous figures:

• Elvis Costello (born 1954): British musician
• Seal (born 1963): British singer-songwriter
• Kiefer Sutherland (born 1966): Canadian actor, known for the TV series 24.
• Michael Page (born 1987): British professional boxer and MMA fighter.
• Louis Spencer, Viscount Althorp (born 1994): Nephew of Diana, Princess of Wales.
• Admiral Schofield (born 1997): American professional basketball player.
• Alexander and Ella Clooney (born 2017): Twins of George and Amal Clooney.
• Arthur Matthews (born 2018): Son of Pippa Middleton and James Matthews.
• Grace Matthews (born 2021): Daughter of Pippa Middleton and James Matthews.
• Rose Matthews (born 2022): Daughter of Pippa Middleton and James Matthews.