It’s been a few days since Prince Philip was involved in a terrifying car crash at his Sandringham Estate, and the story continues to unfold. Amid the chaos, one of the women injured in the accident has spoken out, revealing she’s still waiting for an apology from the 97-year-old royal. Days after the crash, Prince Philip was spotted driving again—this time without a seatbelt. The situation has left many questioning the royal family’s response and the lack of direct communication with those affected.
Emma Fairweather, a 46-year-old passenger in the car that collided with Prince Philip’s Land Rover, spoke candidly to the UK’s Sunday Mirror about her experience. The crash occurred on January 17, and Fairweather suffered a broken wrist in the collision. She expressed her frustration, saying, "I’m lucky to be alive, and he hasn’t even said sorry. It would mean the world to me if Prince Philip said sorry, but I have no idea if he’s sorry at all." Her words highlight the emotional toll of the incident and the growing expectation for accountability from the royal family.
Philip’s Land Rover after the crash.
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Following the crash, Fairweather revealed that she did receive a note from a police family liaison officer on behalf of both Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth. However, the message left much to be desired. She explained, “The message he passed on didn’t even make sense. He said, ‘The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh would like to be remembered to you.’ That’s not an apology or even a well-wish.” A palace spokesperson later clarified that a full message of support had been sent to both the driver and passenger involved in the accident.
The crash has sparked a wider conversation about road safety and the responsibilities that come with being a public figure. Eyewitnesses have shared their accounts, with one telling BBC Radio 4’s Today that Prince Philip mentioned being "dazzled by the sun" just before the collision. The witness, who helped free the Duke from his overturned Land Rover, noted that Philip was visibly shaken but quickly checked on the other individuals involved, asking if they were alright.