On Tuesday, February 19, 2013, His Royal Highness Prince Laurent of Belgium was injured in a skiing accident on the slopes in Lermoos, Austria.

According to the newspaper, Tiroler Tageszeitung, the prince suffered an “…internal hematoma near the liver…” after the accident.  Prince Laurent is currently under observation at the University of Innsbruck Hospital in Austria.  His doctors confirmed that his “…life is not in danger and is expected to be released on Friday.” 

For more information about the prince’s accident please click here (in French).