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David Hartley / shutterstockSophie, Duchess of Edinburgh issued a statement after a woman was killed by a motorcycle carrying the royal.
Buckingham Palace said, “The Duchess of Edinburgh is deeply saddened to hear that Helen Holland has passed away.” associated Press on Wednesday, May 24. “His Royal Highness’s deepest sympathies and sympathies go out to Ms. Holland’s family.”
Helen Holland, who is in her 80s, was struck by the vehicle earlier this month and was taken to hospital in a serious condition after being treated by paramedics at the scene. He eventually died of his injuries. The outlet has since confirmed that the Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating the accident.
In a statement, Helen’s son, Martin HollandSaid BBC His mother died on Wednesday after “suffering multiple broken bones and massive internal injuries”. He said Helen “fought for her life for almost two weeks” but “the irreversible damage to her brain finally ended the fight today.”
Following Helen’s death, the head of the Metropolitan Police’s Royalty and Specialist Protection Unit addressed the tragedy.
The chief superintendent said, “The officers are aware that their actions, both on and off duty, are open to investigation and following our reference to the incident, the IOPC has launched an independent investigation.” Richard Smith said in a statement BBC, “We continue to cooperate with and support that investigation.”
Sophie, 58, for her part, will arrive in person according to the Holland family entertainment tonight, The royal had previously said he was praying for Helen when she was initially taken to hospital following the accident.
“The Duchess’s heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with the injured woman and her family. She is grateful for the quick response by the emergency services and will keep abreast of developments,” the May 11 statement read. “Further comment would not be appropriate at this time while the incident is under investigation.”
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“The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were very concerned and saddened to hear about the accident on Monday afternoon,” a Kensington Palace spokesperson said in a statement at the time. “His Royal Highness has sent his best wishes to Irene and her family and will be in touch during every stage of her recovery.”