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Woman, 81, hit by Sophie’s police motorcycle escort is in a coma as family ‘shocked and sickened at her injuries’
A WOMAN in her 80s who was hit by a police motorcycle escorting the Duchess of Edinburgh is in a coma in hospital her family said last night.
The victim of the incident has been named as Helen Holland, 81, from Birchanger, Essex.
The victim of the crash has been named as Helen Holland, 81, from Birchanger, Essex[/caption]
The woman in her 80s is now in a coma following the collision with a police motorcycle escorting the Duchess of Edinburgh[/caption]
A motorcycle with King Charles’ insignia was seen parked at the scene[/caption]
The Met Police said the motorbike collided with a pedestrian at around 3.21pm on Wednesday at the junction of Cromwell Road and Warwick Road in west London, leaving her in a critical condition.
She had been in London visiting her older sister on Wednesday and her family have said she’s now in a coma.
Her son and daughter-in-law Martin and Lisa-Marie Holland told the BBC they were “shocked and sickened at her extensive injuries”.
“She is being well cared for by the NHS who we must thank deeply for their help in keeping her alive,” they added.
BBC News At Ten newsreader Clive Myrie said the family is “calling for a thorough investigation”.
On Thursday, Buckingham Palace said Sophie is “grateful for the swift response by the emergency services”, adding that she will “keep abreast of developments”.
In a statement, the palace said: “The duchess’s heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with the injured lady and her family.
“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.”
The Metropolitan Police has said the pedestrian was taken to hospital following the crash, where she remains in a critical condition.
The Met Police’s Special Escort Group provide armed escorts for Royal Family members, VIPs, protected members of the Government, visiting royals, heads of state and other visiting dignitaries.
It also provides armed vehicle escorts for valuable, hazardous and protected loads – and can include high-risk prisoners.
On Wednesday evening, police said no other injuries were reported and inquiries into the crash were ongoing.
The force said the Directorate of Professional Standards, which investigates officers’ conduct, has been informed as is routine.
Duchess Sophie was also spotted on Friday for the first time since the incident – putting on a brave face as she watched The Riding for Disabled category on Day two of The Royal Windsor Horse Show.
Wearing a beige Barbour coat over a flowery dress and wellington boots she took cover under a cameo umbrella as the jockeys took off.
Rihanna’s baby boy’s unique name finally revealed one year after welcoming son- and fans are shocked by her inspiration
RIHANNA has finally released the name of her new son, and fans are confused by her choice.
Rihanna, 35, and her partner A$AP Rocky, 34, had their first child together almost a year ago on May 13, 2022.
Rihanna’s son’s name has just dropped, and her fans need a minute to compose themselves[/caption]
The name was released after a news outlet discovered the baby’s birth certificate[/caption]
The couple has another little one on the way, but until today the name of their first son was unknown.
The Daily Mail reported the name of Rihanna’s child after they obtained his birth certificate.
The almost-one-year-old is named RZA Athelston Mayers.
He’s apparently named after the producer and rapper RZA- who is also the leader of the Wu-Tang Clan.
Up until this information dropped, the boy’s name was presumed to be Noah.
FANS IN SHOCK
Fans rushed to social media after the baby’s name dropped online, and many are shocked and confused about the inspiration behind the name.
One fan on Twitter said, “Not Rihanna naming that baby after a Wu-Tang Clan, I can see why she tried to keep it secret.”
Another was in full denial, “Now I know d**n well Rihanna ain’t name that baby that…”
A third tweeted, “This is the most Caribbean name I’ve seen in a long time. Lmfao.”
“I know Rihanna let A$AP pick that damn name. She really in love,” said another.
MOVING ON
She already has homes in Barbados and Los Angeles, and now Rihanna is eyeing up a new place in Paris.
The U.S. Sun exclusively revealed the pregnant superstar secretly viewed properties in the French capital in April — but opted to do it between 3am and 5am to avoid being spotted.
She was joined by A$AP Rocky for tours around two luxury properties in the 16th Arrondissement, near the Arc de Triomphe, including a spacious home with a garden.
One of the properties is on the market for more than £2.6million, so they certainly aren’t scrimping.
A source said: “Rihanna wants her kids to be able to see the world — and what better way than to have homes all over the place?
“They went under the cover of darkness so they could tour the houses in peace and without a rush.
“It was a bit of an inconvenience for the team showing them around, but given it was for Rihanna, no one was complaining.
“The houses they are viewing are gorgeous but their main concern is really good security and an amazing location.
“They won’t spend their money on any old place, but they would like to get a deal done sooner rather than later so that it’s ready for the next time the family is in town. Rihanna’s due date is fast approaching but she has loved her getaway to France and can’t wait to return.”
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky named their son RZA Athelston Mayers[/caption]
The baby boy seems to be named after RZA, the leader of the Wu-Tang Clan[/caption]
Fans are shocked by the name, and some think Rihanna let A$AP Rocky name their son[/caption]
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SAG Awards viewers shocked as Jessica Chastain falls down stairs in live TV moment
JESSICA Chastain has left fans stunned as she slipped and fell at the SAG Awards in an off-air moment going viral online.
The actress was announced as a winner during the awards show, sharing a heartfelt acceptance speech moments prior to her fall.
Jessica Chastain went viral after she tripped and fell at the SAG Awards[/caption]
The star won an award for her role in Showtime’s George & Tammy[/caption]
The George and Tammy star slipped moments after she received her award at the SAG Awards.
It wasn’t captured on the live telecast although several cameras were on Jessica when she fell.
She appeared to get caught up on the skirt of her oversized taffeta Zuhair Murad dress.
The moment was posted online and fans reshared it thousands of times.
Several Twitter users added their own reactions to the viral moment.
One wrote: “Jessica Chastain said ‘I know it’s been 10 years since Jennifer Lawrence fell at an award show. Let me fix this.’”
Another tweeted: “JESSICA CHASTAIN DID THE JLAW FALL.”
Jennifer Lawrence slipped and fell during the 2013 Oscars, leading to another viral moment.
Jessica got a helping hand from Giancarlo Esposito after she tripped.
Moments prior to the viral fall, Jessica accepted the award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series for her role in George and Tammy.
JESSICA’S SPEECH
She beat out Niecy Nash, Amanda Seyfried, Julia Garner, and Emily Blunt.
During her speech, Jessica said: “To every actor watching, I look forward to working with you. I will see you on set!”
She dedicated her award to costar Michael Shannon and even shared a little advice she got from the late Philip Seymour Hoffman.
According to the actress, he visited one of her classes at the Juilliard School.
Jessica recalled on stage: “He told us all of his frustrating stories about auditions, and he encouraged us to keep going, even when we felt like no one was watching us.
“At the end of the talk, he said, ‘I look forward to working with each of you.’ It really shocked me because it was like he brought it into being. And a few years later, it came true, and I had the opportunity to do a play with him.”
She went on: “I’m telling this story now because it reminds me of how powerful our mind is and that we are what our thoughts create.
“So, I just want to tell everyone who might be struggling at home, to all the actors that I get to meet: Keep going. You’re one job away. I look forward to working with you. I’ll see you on set.”
HER BIG ROLE
Jessica was cast as Tammy Wynette in George and Tammy – a Showtime series the chronicles the relationship between country music stars Tammy and George Jones (Michael Shannon).
The show was beloved by fans and is now doing well on the awards circuit.
Jessica has been raking in the accolades as of late, and not just for George and Tammy.
She previously won best actress back in 2022 for her role as Tammy Faye Bakker in The Eyes of Tammy Faye.
The star fell after accepting her award and delivering a speech[/caption]
In her speech, she recalled the late Philip Seymour Hoffman[/caption]