The Duchess of Edinburgh mourned the death of an 81-year-old woman who was hit by a motorbike on Wednesday. british royal Police escort.

Prince Edward’s wife Sophie has expressed sympathy for Helen Holland, who was killed at a west London intersection on May 10.

“The Duchess of Edinburgh is deeply saddened to hear of the death of Helen Holland,” Buckingham Palace said. “Her Royal Highnesses extend their deepest condolences and sympathies to all of Ms Holland’s family.”

Holland’s son Martin told the BBC his mother died after suffering “multiple fractures and serious internal injuries”. Holland, from Essex, has reportedly been visiting her sister in London.

Her son said she “had fought for her life for almost two weeks…but the irreversible damage to her brain finally put an end to that battle today.”

The Independent Office of Police Conduct is investigating the incident.