Claudia Winkleman’s royal sister suffers ‘BROKEN back and foot’ after 'head on car CRASH'

GETTYSophie Winkleman is Claudia Winkleman’s half sister Sophie is an actress but also a member of the Royal Family as a result of being married to Lord Frederick Windsor.The couple, who married at Hampton Court Palace in September 2009, have two daughters.The mother of two now faces weeks of recuperation after she suffered a suspected broken back and broken foot in the incident ten days ago, it has been reported.She is believed to have been sitting in the back seat of a chauffeur-driven car when the accident happened. Related articles Strictly Come Dancing 2017: Claudia Winkleman forced to apologise Strictly Come Dancing 2017: Claudia Winkleman almost KNOCKED OUT Sophie is said to have been on her way back home from filming Trust, a new American TV series.Five ambulance crews, including an air ambulance, were dispatched to the scene of the crash and Sophie was initially rushed to a hospital in Cambridge before being transferred to London’s Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.While in hospital, she has been visited by family members such as her father-in-law, the Queen’s cousin Prince Michael of Kent.A source told the Mail Online: “It was a terrible shock for the whole family. Freddie’s looking after their two girls while Sophie recovers. “It will be a long road for her, but we’re all so thankful that she’s been told there won’t be any long-term problems.”News of the crash has soured what has been a positive week for the Royal Family after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced their engagement.Thousands of visitors are expected to flock to the UK for their wedding ceremony at St George’s Chapel, Windsor, while millions more watch on TV. Sophie is said to have been on her way back home from filming a new TV seriesGETTY The rags to riches story of Meghan’s union with Harry first broke in the Sunday Express in October 2016 and captured imaginations in both America and the UK.It is thought the wedding between LA-born Meghan, 36, and 33-year-old Harry will cement Britain’s relationship with the United States.No fewer than 14 US channels covered William and Kate’s wedding and even more are expected to apply for permission to broadcast live from Windsor. Related articles Strictly Come Dancing’s Claudia Winkleman on beauty secrets and diet Claudia Winkleman is still haunted by her daughter’s screams Strictly Come Dancing 2017: Fans slam Shirley over Claudia jibe