There Was Another Victim
Prince Albert II may have been grappling with immense loss, but the tragedy was doubly haunting for his younger sister, Stéphanie. A mild cerebral hemorrhage caused their mother to lose control of the car with her daughter in the passenger seat. Though Stéphanie survived, she endured a fractured vertebra and a mild concussion.
The physical and emotional toll prevented her from attending their mother’s funeral, adding another layer of sorrow to an already heartbreaking situation.
NEXT: The tragedy left Albert and Stéphanie to navigate life without their guiding star.