An Australian DJ who made a prank call to the hospital where the Duchess of Cambridge was being treated is to give evidence this week at the inquest of a nurse who took the call.

Lawyers for Mel Greig, who made the call alongside fellow 2Day FM DJ Michael Christian, said she was "determined to address any questions surrounding her role in these tragic events as part of the inquest".

Jacintha Saldanha was found dead three days after answering the call at London's King Edward VII's Hospital, where Kate was treated for morning sickness in December. Ms Saldanha, a mother of two from Bristol, put the pair through to a colleague who gave details of the Duchess's condition.

Ms Greig is to give evidence at the inquest, due to be heard in London on Thursday.

The inquest, which will be held at the Council House Chambers in Marylebone, is set to hear from nursing and security staff plus police who can give details about the scene of the death.