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LEICESTER, England (Reuters) – British Prince William and his wife Kate presented a personal message of condolence in honoring the owner of Leicester football club Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha during his visit to the team's stadium. where he was killed in a helicopter crash last month.
Thai billionaire Vichai, 60, and four other people died when their helicopter crashed and exploded in front of King Power Stadium after a Premier League match against West Ham.
William, president of the English Football Association, and Kate met the wife, sons and daughter of Vichai on a site dedicated to this tribute, decorated with flowers, scarves and flags erected to his memory near the place from the accident.
When they approached, the couple tilted their heads and Kate dropped a bouquet of flowers. A handwritten note accompanying the letter said: "We will be sorely missed by Vichai and all those who lost their lives in this terrible tragedy, and our heartfelt condolences to the city."
It was signed "William" and "Catherine".
The royal family, officially known as Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, then met Leicester manager Claude Puel, a group of players including club captain Wes Morgan, England striker Jamie Vardy goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel, as well as club supporters and volunteers.
In 2010, Vichai bought the unannounced center in central England and stunned the world of football by beating a 5-1 win to win the Premier League title in 2016.
"Their Royal Highnesses knew the club's president, Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, and wanted to go to town to recognize the warmth and compassion shown by the people of Leicester and Leicester City Football Club fans in response to the accident," said William's office in a statement.
The couple then traveled to the University of Leicester to meet with representatives of local charities and educational programs supported by Srivaddhanaprabha and the club.
Earlier this month, British air accident investigators wondered about the cause of the helicopter crash.
(Report by Michael Holden, edited by Stephen Addison)
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