Prince Friso in Critical Condition Following Skiing Accident: February 17, 2012

[NGalitzine]

^^^^^
CNN.com had the story up from Friday-Sunday, and it was on the live broadcast as well.

 

[dbarn67]

I live in the U.S. and have read several reports. Also, 2 TV news stations here in NYC had short stories on it when it first happened; nothing since then though.

 

[Kataryn]

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But there is ofcourse an investigation as always is the case after avalanges in which people fall victim one way or the other,it is NOT as if Florian Moosbrugger is a criminal or even suspected in any which way.It is a normal procedure.

Austria is a country with a free right of way. Avalanches are considered to be Force Majeures but even if there is danger in an area you have a right to enter - at your own risk! You are informed of said risk through official warnings, but that's it. You are still allowed to go off-slope and nobody but you yourself is responsible if something happens. Of course if a tourist follows an official guide or scout or is with a ski instructor, said person takes over a certain kind of responsibility, but even then an avalanche is considered Force Majeure.

Florian Moosbrugger, by all accounts, was with the prince as his friend, not as his guide, so he has been responsible only for his own person.

But there have been cases when avalanches were artificially caused by people and others were hurt, plus it is the duty of police to investigate any life threatening accident in order to check if false play was involved. That's standard procedure, nothing out of the ordinary.

And no, I don't think the investigation by the Austrian police would be any different if not a foreign prince and a local entrepreneur were involved.

 

[KittyAtlanta]

Thanks for the reports. My family and I don't go electronic on weekends or holidays. There was nothing in our local newspaper. I'm glad it got reported.

 

[lucien]

Todays the RVD issued a message in regard to Prince Friso's condition:
no change in the critical condition of Prince Friso.

News - Het Koninklijk Huis

 

[grevinnan]

Thanks for the reports. My family and I don't go electronic on weekends or holidays. There was nothing in our local newspaper. I'm glad it got reported.

I have not seen a single report in any U.S. media outlet. I'm not surprised, but you'd think as a member of the Royal Family, there would be one line somewhere. If anyone has seen a mention in the U.S. let me know. Thx.

You are not reading news media but are asking the other posters to find out for you? It would have taken less time to google for the news than to post a question here.

 

[Kataryn]

Todays the RVD issued a message in regard to Prince Friso's condition:
no change in the critical condition of Prince Friso.

News - Het Koninklijk Huis

At least he lives. Let's hope his condition is stable enough soon for the doctors to try and pull him from his coma. But things like that need time as time is the greatest healer of all.

 

[Noor Mariam]

Lucien, thanks a lot for keeping us updated !!
Prince Friso is everyday in my prayers.

Regarding the little princesses Luana and Zaria, I read in some media that they are now in London ...Is that true ??

 

[lucien]

Lucien, thanks a lot for keeping us updated !!
Prince Friso is everyday in my prayers.

Regarding the little princesses Luana and Zaria, I read in some media that they are now in London ...Is that true ??

The daughters of Prince Friso and Princess Mabel are Countesses,not Princesses Noor Mariam.They,the family,does live in London yes.

 

[KittyAtlanta]

I have not seen a single report in any U.S. media outlet. I'm not surprised, but you'd think as a member of the Royal Family, there would be one line somewhere. If anyone has seen a mention in the U.S. let me know. Thx.

You are not reading news media but are asking the other posters to find out for you? It would have taken less time to google for the news than to post a question here.

Thank you for your comments, no matter how dour or snitty.

 

[Baroness of Books]

I don't even bother Googling, I come here for my information since you certainly get more news on the thread than in the U.S. media. Between the European coverage and the great posters who translate and update for us, the details are more current.

 

[Marengo]

The spokesperson for the attorny generals office in Feldkirch says that the research can take several weeks. These kind of investigations are standard for these kind of accidents:
Geen nieuws over Friso, lawineonderzoek duurt nog weken - Prins Johan Friso bedolven onder lawine - VK

Onderzoek naar lawine Oostenrijk kan weken duren :: nrc.nl

The investigation will not focus on the service that tried to clear the slope earlier that morning. The ski route stayed opened, dispite the hightened chance of avalanches.

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The reporter of the Telegraaf had a conversation with the replacement of Mr. Moosbrugger:
Familie Moosbrugger wil rust - Binnenland | Het laatste nieuws uit Nederland leest u op Telegraaf.nl [binnenland]
He says that both the royal as the Moosbrugger family want 'rest & quiet'. He also adds that the staff of the hotel is very concerned for the fate of both families. The atmosphere in Gasthogf Post was described as 'sad'.

 

[Noor Mariam]

The daughters of Prince Friso and Princess Mabel are Countesses,not Princesses Noor Mariam.They,the family,does live in London yes.

Oh yes, thanks again for your explanation and sorry because of my mistake.

Yes, I know the family lives in London, but I thought that maybe the little ones were still in Austria with the rest of the family. I supose that they have duties at school in London.

 

[kalnel]

Yesterday the Prince of Orange had a little incident with the press as they again,came to close to the children and he said;"Don't you have any decency at all ? "..There had been a request on sunday to not photograph the children anymore,some of the pulp boys didn't think much in doing excatly that,so the Prince was furious.In what normally is a relaxed family holiday,due to the accident there is a barrage of press at the door of the Hotel Post.So each and every time one goes in and out flashlights almost blind you.The senior members of the RF accept even that to an extend,but not ofcourse when HM grandchildren are involved.

I feel bad for the children, but the prince should have known this would happen.

If he didn't want the children to be photographed and followed, he shouldn't have brought them to a public place where the media is covering a dramatic, breaking story about the family. The children would have been left in peace at home or on vacation elsewhere with friends.

Again, I'm not saying the media is right, nor do I think that frightening children is a good thing ever. But, if the prince is that concerned, he can move the children out of the spotlight and end the problem very easily.

 

[Marengo]

Oh yes, thanks again for your explanation and sorry because of my mistake.

Yes, I know the family lives in London, but I thought that maybe the little ones were still in Austria with the rest of the family. I supose that they have duties at school in London.

Everybody is still in Austria AFAIK. Zaria and Luana were supposed to start school again yesterday and were not planned to be part of the cancelled photoshoot. A lot will depend how the situation will evolve, but it is quite likely that several public engagements of the family in the near future will be cancelled or perhaps 'taken over' by Princess Margriet.

If he didn't want the children to be photographed and followed, he shouldn't have brought them to a public place where the media is covering a dramatic, breaking story about the family. The children would have been left in peace at home or on vacation elsewhere with friends.

At this point the family probably wants to be together. And the best way to keep Zaria and Luana occupied is probably to let them play with their cousins.

I understand the PoO's irritation. He has shown it before on many occassions but in this case I find it more understandable. Of course he just gets the opposite reaction as intended": more camera lenses/journalists to follow the incident instead of the AP journalist leaving him alone.

 

[dazzling]

When is it likely when they might bring him out of the coma? What would it depend on?

 

[lucien]

When is it likely when they might bring him out of the coma? What would it depend on?

Depends on the prognoses,and that is not due before this friday,or this weekend,not sooner I'm afraid.It might take a while longer,if at all possible for the coming week.At present the situation is such that regaining consciousness is not an option.

Btw,the agenda for the coming week is still intact,no cancellations by HM or the other Members of the Royal Family.But that might change,and if,everyone will understand ofcourse.

 

[dazzling]

Depends on the prognoses,and that is not due before this friday,or this weekend,not sooner I'm afraid.It might take a while longer,if at all possible for the coming week.At present the situation is such that regaining consciousness is not an option.

Btw,the agenda for the coming week is still intact,no cancellations by HM or the other Members of the Royal Family.But that might change,and if,everyone will understand ofcourse.

I thought he would've been woken up from the coma 72hrs or so.
Im sure the events will be cancelled, last minute changes in the calendar.

 

[principessa]

Call me crazy, but I have a strong feeling, that Friso will recover soon. I don't know why, but there is something in me which tells that there will be a positive "happening" at the end of the week.

Sorry, that this was not a news, but wanted to share my thoughts!

 

[dazzling]

Call me crazy, but I have a strong feeling, that Friso will recover soon. I don't know why, but there is something in me which tells that there will be a positive "happening" at the end of the week.

Sorry, that this was not a news, but wanted to share my thoughts!

I have a feeling that he will be fine after the long wait for recovery. Sometimes the long wait doesn't always mean bad, it can also mean good. Nobody knows what can happen. Anything can happen in a second.

 

[lucien]

I thought he would've been woken up from the coma 72hrs or so.

That was/is almost a usual procedure,yes,but his condition doesn't allow it.

 

[gerry]

Everybody is still in Austria AFAIK. Zaria and Luana were supposed to start school again yesterday and were not planned to be part of the cancelled photoshoot. A lot will depend how the situation will evolve, but it is quite likely that several public engagements of the family in the near future will be cancelled or perhaps 'taken over' by Princess Margriet.



At this point the family probably wants to be together. And the best way to keep Zaria and Luana occupied is probably to let them play with their cousins.

I understand the PoO's irritation. He has shown it before on many occassions but in this case I find it more understandable. Of course he just gets the opposite reaction as intended": more camera lenses/journalists to follow the incident instead of the AP journalist leaving him alone.

Austrian news reports that the 'media centre' i.e. the garage at Hotel Post has been cleared and most journalists are on their way out to the next story. I would imagine that the Lech locals are heaving a sigh of relief that life is slowly returning to normal, with candles burning at Hotel Post for a guest who has not yet returned home.

 

[Marengo]

Tonight Princess Mabel was escorted by Prince Constantijn and the much-discussed Florian Moosbrugger.

Florian Moosbrugger bij Friso - Binnenland | Het laatste nieuws uit Nederland leest u op Telegraaf.nl [binnenland]

Austrian news reports that the 'media centre' i.e. the garage at Hotel Post has been cleared and most journalists are on their way out to the next story. I would imagine that the Lech locals are heaving a sigh of relief that life is slowly returning to normal, with candles burning at Hotel Post for a guest who has not yet returned home.

We haven't seen any pictures of the RF in Lech today, so it seems indeed that they are being left alone.

 

[Jacknch]

That was/is almost a usual procedure,yes,but his condition doesn't allow it.

I think for the first time it has started to hit home with me how grave this situation is. The induced coma was to STABILIZE Friso's CRITICAL condition to prevent it from getting worse. Friso REMAINS critical (albeit stable and I assume his condition has not worsened), yet he has not improved and cannot therefore be brought out of the coma.
Am I to understand therefore that the hospital are waiting until Friday to make a prognosis with the hope of some improvement in the meantime? I had assumed that it was normal to wait a week in any event and that come Friday Friso would be brought out of the coma.
I'm sorry if this has already been discussed or established before or if I have been slow in understanding fully all of this, but it is important enough for me to want to understand this dreadful situation with as much clarity as possible.

I cannot say how much admiration I have for Friso's family, the fact that they have come together to support each other and to provide as much normailty to the children as possible. It shows as a wonderful example the closeness of the family and the love they have.

 

[Lenora]

Dutch Prince's avalanche companion to be questioned by police - General News - Austrian Times Online News - English Newspaper

 

[Emmily]

I have always admired Friso and Mabel. I've got candles burning and prayers going up to the Heavens.

I have not seen a single report in any U.S. media outlet. I'm not surprised, but you'd think as a member of the Royal Family, there would be one line somewhere. If anyone has seen a mention in the U.S. let me know. Thx.

I have seen several reports in our local paper, and I'm in Colo. Nothing very detailed, however. Much better information on this board, to be honest with you!

 

[Luciana]

I had always a big admiration for Prince Friso, yet I can not believe what he is living, just ask to God for a miracle for him.

 

[Stefanie]

Wonder whether they will transfer Friso to the Netherlands or elsewhere in case his recovery takes longer (which is imminent IMO). Otherwise Mabel might have to stay in Austria for a long time.

 

[Alexey 1904]

This has nothing to do with this thread, but I found it very interesting that the news of 'Prince' Pierre Casaraghi's latest shenanigans were in the NY city newspapers. It's really very sad that the editors would post a story about someone, while a 'real prince' well being is just thrown to the wind.

 

[gerry]

Wonder whether they will transfer Friso to the Netherlands or elsewhere in case his recovery takes longer (which is imminent IMO). Otherwise Mabel might have to stay in Austria for a long time.

I am sure this is one of the many questions that the family is discussing with their medical advisors. In any case, the media pressure seems to be off (the Dutch media are headed home for the story about the Dutch labour party leader resigning!) so that they can have peace in which to decide next steps.