Following the death of an 81-year-old woman who was hit by a motorcycle that was a part of the British royal’s police escort, the Duchess of Edinburgh sent her sympathies on Wednesday.
Sophie, the wife of Prince Edward, expressed her condolences for Helen Holland’s passing when she was killed on May 10 at a junction in West London.
“The Duchess of Edinburgh is deeply saddened to hear that Helen Holland has passed away,’’ Buckingham Palace said.
“Her Royal Highness’s deepest condolences and sympathies go to all of Ms Holland’s family.”
Martin Holland, Holland’s son, informed the BBC that his mother passed away due to “multiple broken bones and massive internal injuries.”
Holland, an Essex native, reportedly traveled to London to see her older sister.
According to her son, she battled “for her life for almost two weeks, but irreparable brain damage finally ended the battle today.”
The accident is being looked upon by the Independent Office for Police Conduct.
