The leader of Lego and a close friend of the Royal family of Denmark, Michael Halbye, had a tragic accident as he was killed in skiing in the Swiss Alps.

The 65 -year -old who was one of the heads of Kirkbi, to which Lego belongs, skiing on Saturday but went off the track and was seriously injured. Was immediately transported to the hospital with airway, but died of internal bleedingas the company announced.

OR Queen Maria of Denmark prove honor to her boyfriend. On her website she wrote: “I learned with great sadness the news of Michael Halbye’s sudden death. He was a man who had a rare positive energy, great knowledge and a strong commitment to make the difference for those outside the community. He was my friend and will miss many. My thoughts go to his family and his close friends. “

Michael Halbye was a member of the Board of Directors of the Queen Maria Foundation for more than 17 years, and Bild said she had become a close friend of herself and her husband, King Frederick.

The company’s president, Kirk Kristiansen, said he was “deeply shocked” by his death. “Our thoughts and care are with Michael’s family and his loved ones, “he said.