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Duchess Sophie risks security as she breaks protocol for tragic accident
Duchess of Edinburgh was reportedly left in a state of shock as she witnessed a painful accident, nearly breaking royal protocol as it happened.
The 60-year-old royal, who has earned a prominent position with King Charles as his ‘secret weapon’ for the monarchy, has been dragged in an unfortunate court case about an 81-year-old woman, who lost her life in 2023.
A woman named Helen Holland had been crossing the street at Old Bailey when she was hit by the speeding officer, PC Christopher Harrison, part of the motorcycle convoy that was escorting Sophie as she left the Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office.
The officer was given a ‘not guilty’ verdict which garnered an emotional reaction from Helen’s family. One of the family members had yelled, “You ruined our family with no consequences.”
Prince Edward’s wife has remained quiet amid the legal process. She had only released a statement at the time to express her sympathies with the family. She could not comment further due to the ongoing court case.
In a new report by DailyMail, never-before-shared details about Sophie’s reaction were shared in which she nearly broke the protocol for the pedestrian.
For the first time they have detailed the horrific injuries Helen sustained during what Harrison described in court as “a tragic accident”. They also shared that in moments after the collision, the Duchess of Edinburgh tried to leave her vehicle to rush towards Helen.
Meanwhile, Helen’s son Martin and her daughter-in-law, Lisa, are pursuing another legal action not for any compensation but to prove that the beloved great-grandmother “did nothing wrong”.
Duchess of Edinburgh statement via Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace released a short statement on Duchess Sophie’s behalf in May 2023.
“The Duchess’s heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with the injured lady and her family,” it read.
“She is grateful for the swift response by the emergency services and will keep abreast of developments. Further comment at this time would not be appropriate while the incident is being investigated.”
Entertainment
‘Summer House’ is going to get cancelled? details revealed
Summer House is starting to feel a bit uncertain for fans, as talk of big changes around the show continues to spread.
Many people thought the show might be getting cancelled but that is not exactly what is happening.
Instead, it looks like the makers are thinking of changing things in a big way rather than ending it completely.
The house in the Hamptons, which has always been at the centre of the show, might no longer be used and there are talks about shifting to a new place with a different setup.
There is also a chance that the cast could change, which means the show may not feel the same as before.
At the same time, some familiar faces like Kyle Cooke, Amanda Batula and Lindsay Hubbard are already moving towards a new Bravo show called In the City, which is set to come out soon.
Because of all this, fans are unsure about who will return and what the show will look like next.
For now, it is not cancelled, but it is clearly going through a big change and things may not be the same as before.
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Prince William tries to squeeze into Formula E car on Louis’ birthday
Prince William visited the Jaguar TCS Racing Formula E Team in Kidlington, Oxfordshire on Thursday coinciding with his younger son Prince Louis of Wales’s 8th birthday.
The royal was welcomed by team members before beginning his tour in the trophy room, where Jaguar’s growing success in the Formula E Championship was on full display.
The visit then moved into the heart of operations, where cutting-edge technology and precision engineering power Jaguar’s race-day performance.
William met Portuguese racing star António Félix da Costa, the 2019-20 Formula E World Champion.
The driver walked him through the details of the car, offering insight into the speed, strategy, and split-second decisions that define the sport.
Then came the moment everyone was waiting for as the Prince climbed into the cockpit himself.
At 6ft 4in, it wasn’t exactly a seamless fit, but that didn’t stop him from settling behind the wheel and getting a feel for the tight, tech-packed space drivers call home.
One engineer joked that only one of their current drivers, Jake Dennis, comes close in height and even he barely fits.
Still, William’s willingness to give it a go earned plenty of appreciation, especially given how physically demanding it is just to get in and out of the car.
The visit also tells the broader mission behind Formula E, combining elite motorsport with sustainability and innovation.
Jaguar TCS Racing has been at the forefront of this push, using racing as a testing ground for electric vehicle technology that can eventually influence everyday road cars.
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Know every detail about six-time manager
Blackburn Rovers icon Tony Parkes passed away at age 76 on Wednesday night, April 22, 2026.
The Sheffield native played in 350 games for the Championship club in his soccer career between 1970 and 1982.
Parkes dedicated 34 years of his life to the club and that was the reason, he was affectionately given the nickname title of ‘Mr Blackburn Rovers.’
The Championship club announced the tragic news in a statement, which read, “Blackburn Rovers are devastated to learn of the passing of Tony Parkes.”
Paying rich tribute to a club legend, the statement added, “A true club legend, often referred to as ‘Mr Blackburn Rovers,’ Tony passed away last night at the age of 76.
Everyone at the club sends their deepest heartfelt condolences to Tony’s daughter Natalie and all his family and friends at this incredibly sad time.”
Parkes, often referred to as ‘Mr Blackburn Rovers,’ spent 12 years of his career playing for the Blackburn before joining the coaching staff at Ewood Park.
He was a member of the coaching staff during Blackburn’s Premiership title triumph in 1994-95 under Kenny Dalglish.
Parkes was battling with Alzheimer’s and diagnosed in 2020 and even a Championship match between Blackburn and Blackpool was dedicated to him in April 2022.
‘Mr Blackburn Rovers’ played and managed the Championship club across three various Divisions after first joining the club in 1970 from non-league Buxton Town.
He made 409 appearances for Blackburn, scoring 46.
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