The brother of Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall died at the age of 62 after a tragic accident in New York this week and Kate Middleton and Prince William, who are close to wrapping up their three-week trip to New Zealand and Australia, have now said that they are "saddened" by the shocking death.
Mark Shand fell and smashed his head outside a nightclub in the US city, while attending a charity fundraising party and it was confirmed that he had sadly passed away yesterday (April 23).
"The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were saddened to learn this morning of the tragic death of Mark Shand," a spokesman for the couple told E! News, adding: "Their thoughts are with The Duchess of Cornwall and her family at this time."
Kate and William, seen here in Australia, are "saddened" after learning about Mark's tragic death (Splash News)
A spokesperson for Clarence House said: "It is with deep sadness that we have to confirm that The Duchess of Cornwall's brother, Mark Shand, has today passed away.
"Mr Shand died in hospital as a result of a serious head injury which he sustained during a fall last night."
Mark Shand is seen here with Camilla in 2010 (WENN)
They added: "The Duchess, The Prince of Wales and all her family members are utterly devastated by this sudden and tragic loss.
"Mark Shand was a man of extraordinary vitality, a tireless campaigner and conservationist whose incredible work through The Elephant Family and beyond remained his focus right up until his death."
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