Prince Philip Says He’s Sorry After Accident With a Kia
Last week, the 97‑year‑old monarch was shaken when his Land Rover collided with a KM5 Kia near Ocean’s Retreat in Norfolk. The collision left the Royal’s vehicle on its side, but the Prince himself walked away unhurt.
Letter to Ms. Emma Fairweather
- Grace—a heartfelt apology from Prince Philip to the woman who broke her wrist.
- “I can only imagine that I failed to see the car coming, and I am very contrite about the consequences,” the letter reads, signed with a blue pen.
- He mentions the incident took place on January 17, just as he crossed into a busy main road from a side lane.
Ms. Fairweather, the passenger who sustained the damaged arm, had already complained to the press that she had not received an apology from the Prince. Now, the letter clarifies: “I am deeply sorry about the injury.”
What Happened on the Day?
- Prince Philip’s Land Rover rolled sideways as the vehicle left his side road.
- The Kia driver also carried cuts to her knee, while the Prince was free of pain.
- After the incident, the quiet, world‑well‑known royal kept his usual calm, “I was somewhat shaken after the accident, but I was greatly relieved that none of you were seriously injured,” he writes.
Age‑Old Debate Re‑ignited
The crash sparked the classic question in Britain: “Should elderly folks keep driving?” The Sun channeled it as “Britain’s age‑old debate,” meanwhile The Mirror poked at the suspicions surrounding the royal’s motor‑skill down the lane.
Life After the Royal Accident
- Prince Philip is known for his frankness and occasionally goofy jokes.
- He officially stepped back from public duties in 2017 and had a hip replacement last April.
- Despite the crash, he remained a stalwart of the royal family and has continued to watch over St. George’s Castle.
So, a crash, an apology, a broken wrist, and a famous legend spotlighting a never‑ending debate about driving. Time may not slow down for the Brits, but for our beloved Prince Philip, that brilliant blue‑pen letter reminds us that even royalty can nip in the bud when things go wrong.
