Duchess Sophie Expresses Sympathy for Woman Hit by Royal Escort

Duchess Sophie of Edinburgh expresses her support and prayers for an elderly woman who was gravely injured by a police motorcycle that was part of her royal escort. The woman remains in critical condition and the accident is being investigated by the Independent Office for Police Conduct. No other injuries were reported. Buckingham Palace released a statement on Sophie’s behalf, expressing her gratitude for the swift response by the emergency services and stating that further comment at this time would not be appropriate while the incident is being investigated.