Duchess Sophie was involved in a terrible accident. A woman was seriously injured.
Terrifying news about Duchess Sophie (58): The wife of Prince Edward (59) and the Queen’s daughter-in-law († 96) was involved in a serious accident on Wednesday. A motorbike from her police escort bumped loudly “mirror” at 15:21 local time in London with an elderly woman. The woman, who is said to be around 80 years old, was taken to the hospital immediately but is still in critical condition. How exactly the accident could have happened is still unclear. However, no other people are said to have been injured. Sophie herself was not directly affected by the collision either.
Traffic accident: Statement by Duchess Sophie
Buckingham Palace previously issued a statement saying that Sophie’s “thoughts and prayers are with the injured lady and her family”. She also thanked the rescue workers who were there so quickly.
A police spokesman said the accident happened at an intersection in Earls Court. “She remains in critical condition in hospital. Her family has been informed.” Investigations were being carried out into the circumstances of how the accident could have happened.