Royal issues first statement after terrifying road accident

Royal family was hit with panic as Princess Maria Carolina of Bourbon-Two Sicilies was rushed to the hospital after a terrifying accident left her seriously injured.

The 21-year-old Italian royal princess, who is the daughter Prince Carlo, Duke of Castro and Princess Camilla, Duchess of Castro, shared an update on social media on Wednesday about the incident which was “nothing short of a miracle”.

“I’m incredibly lucky to be alive. I crashed headfirst into a wall whilst riding a motorcycle and ended up in reanimation in the Intensive Care Unit. Surviving this was nothing short of a miracle,” the royal wrote alongside a carousel of images from the hospital.

“I wanted to share my own experience as I’ve realized now more than ever that motorcycles are powerful and thrilling but also unforgiving,” she continued. “Please ride with care. Wear full protection, especially a proper helmet. Mine saved my life.”

She went on to express her “deepest thanks” to the “outstanding team” at Centre Hospitalier Princesse Grace as they treated her with care. She also mentioned the emergency medical team and first responders on the scene as their “quick and decisive actions in those first moments made all the difference”.

The accident seemingly took place just days after attending the Monaco Grand Prix over Memorial Day weekend. Before that, the Italian heiress had attended the Cannes Film Festival.